Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Tomlinson & Associates, Inc. is a diversified, full service real estate company which is primarily engaged in the development, management, and ownership of multi-family rental housing and office properties.

Maintain and secure company tools and equipment

Complete any task assigned by the manager

Be "on call" for emergencies nights and weekends

Keep the maintenance shop in a neat, organized manner

Purchase only those items necessary for the current month and within the monthly budgeted amount

Other requests as asked by the manager

Walk the grounds/ maintain trash-free grounds

Maintain the dumpster enclosures on a regular basis. Empty trashcans located at the mailboxes and throughout the property daily

Check exterior lighting of buildings, parking areas, and recreational areas on a regular basis. Lights that are broken or burned out must be repaired or replaced immediately

Return all apartment keys before leaving the day

Perform service requests expediently and thoroughly

When in a resident's apartment, never use any personal items of the resident

Clean up after yourself

Complete all required information and leave a copy of the Maintenance Repair Request inside the unit. Turn in all Maintenance Repair requests at the end of the day (completed and uncompleted)

Inform office staff of reasons for incomplete requests

Record any repairs made and the time spent repairing any items on the Maintenance Repair Request

Maintain and update list of serial numbers of all appliances in the units and community building

Punch out vacant apartments for move in in an expedient and thorough manner

All items in the apartment should be in good working order before new resident moves in, including appliances, light fixtures, heating/cooling systems, doors, blinds, water heater, and plumbing fixtures

Work with office staff to ensure smooth transition for new resident

Painting:

• Remove blinds and brackets, switch plates before painting
• Mask or tape off areas not to be painted
• Fix nail holes and other holes prior to painting
• More tasks in which painting involves

Cleaning:

• Clean units for move ins as assigned
• Clean kitchen thoroughly – behind all appliances, appliances including stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher (inside and out)
• Clean bathroom thoroughly – tub/shower, sink, toilet, cabinets, drawers, mirrors, etc.
• Remove any debris from unit. Clean patio/balcony, patio closet, and patio light fixture
• More tasks involved when cleaning the unit

Must have a GED

Have 2 years or more experience performing maintenance tasks

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Must have a valid driver's license to run errands for the company

Standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods of time

Frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, bending, twisting, and stretching

Ability to use standard maintenance equipment

Able to shovel snow

Ability to wear personal protective equipment when necessary

Comfortable with height up to 25 feet

Be courteous and professional at all times with staff, residents, guests and vendors

Be reliable and able to follow company policy

Have good organizational skills

Have good people skills

Have good time management and prioritization skills

Be courteous and professional at all times

Follow safety procedures as established by the company

Call an outside contractor only when:

• The maintenance technician is not qualified or licensed to do the job
• The issue/request has been diagnosed and the maintenance technician is unable to make the repair
• With the manager's approval

Ensure all outside contractors are accompanied by a Tomlinson & Associates employee when inside an occupied unit

Further policies/procedures to be followed as worked on the job.

A complete background check is required before hire.

Tomlinson & Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment of employment in our federally assisted programs and activities.