Commercial Maintenance & Construction Technician

The Commercial Maintenance & Construction Technician is a versatile field team member who handles commercial renovation, maintenance, and refresh work for J. Thomas Property Services clients. This is a ground-floor opportunity to grow with a company that is actively expanding its commercial property services portfolio across Central Maryland.

This is not a specialized trade role; it is a multi-skill position requiring someone who can pivot between tasks, self-start on job sites, and get things done with minimal oversight. The ideal hire is someone who takes pride in quality work regardless of the task.

Commercial buildouts and remodels: not new construction, but renovation-style work in occupied commercial buildings (think: reconfiguring office layouts, framing new walls, doorway modifications). Relevant experience includes:

• Commercial drywall (metal stud framing, fire-rated assemblies, demising walls)
• Interior framing: understanding stud spacing, metal vs. wood framing nuances
• Ceiling grid work, tile installation
• Door installation, replacement, hardware
• Basic carpentry and trim work
• Light fixture installation and upgrades

• Pressure washing
• Gutter cleaning and downspout inspection
• Concrete patching, brick repointing
• Asphalt cold patch repairs
• Furniture/fixture mounting and assembly
• Bulk trash hauling (when needed)

Candidates must be comfortable stepping out of "builder mode" and into labor/general maintenance tasks. This is expected and is framed as part of the company's growth stage.

• Handyman service experience: especially commercial or light commercial
• Commercial renovation or remodel background (preferred over pure residential)
• Any construction field work where they've framed, drywalled, painted, or renovated spaces
• NOT required: blueprint-to-finish construction or heavy structural work

• Drywall and paint: must be comfortable with these, even if not expert level
• Metal stud framing: understanding of commercial vs. residential differences
• Fire-rated assemblies: working knowledge of demising walls and ratings is a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve when plans change on a job site
• Comfortable operating power tools, hand tools, and specialty equipment

• Self-starter: can receive a job list and execute without hand holding
• Flexible attitude: no ego about task type
• Reliable: punctual, consistent, shows up ready to work
• Problem-solver: knows when to pivot and how to figure things out
• Team player: willing to support other crew members across tasks

Salary range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00, based on experience

J. Thomas Property Services specializes in small commercial projects, including tenant improvements, interior build-outs, renovations, and property repairs. Our team partners with contractors and property managers to deliver reliable, high-quality work through strong communication, accountability, and efficient project execution.