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New England College of Optometry (NECO) is a small, independent, graduate institution located

in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. NECO seeks a Maintenance Technician II for sites which

include the College's historic Back Bay campus and two eye care clinics located on Boston's

Commonwealth Avenue and in Roslindale Square. The Maintenance Technician reports to,

assists, and works under the general direction of the Manager of Building, Grounds and

Security and works closely with the Manager of Compliance and Safety.

At the direction of the Manager of Building, Grounds & Security, this person must be proficient

and perform a variety of tasks:

• Opening and closing the college
• Routine inspections of mechanical/life safety systems
• Escort and guide vendors as they perform services
• Light Electrical including: Fixture / outlet / ballast replacement,
• Light Construction including: Framing, sheet rocking, door hanging
• Basic Plumbing including: Restroom / kitchen fixture replacement, drain maintenance,
• Event Room Set up / Room Turn Over
• Wall Repair/ Patch / Paint
• Furniture Installation / Repair including: Build / Install, sanding, painting / refinishing
• Flooring – Install / Repair: Small flooring installations / repairs, carpet / tile & grout
• Snow Removal / By hand / By machine

Salary Range: $63,000 - $65,000

NECO is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including:

• 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)
• Mental Health and Wellness benefits
• BCBS Dental
• Discounted vision services
• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,
• Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance
• 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 4-7 years' facilities maintenance experience with a

general knowledge of basic construction principles

Must be proficient with hand and power tools such as drills, power saws, laser levels,

Must have good reasoning abilities and be able to work both in a team and independently

Prior experience with a computerized maintenance work order system a must

Other Requirements:

• Current MA Driver's license at the time of hire
• Clean driving history
• The ability to speak, read and write English clearly
• Basic computer and smartphone skills
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule to include nights and weekends
• Must be able to function as a key carrier to open and close the facility
• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds as well as work in small spaces, working at heights from ladders, scaffolding, etc.

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