Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Join us today to be a part of our team at Tomlinson & Associates, Inc! We are a diversified, full-service real estate company which is primarily engaged in the development, management, and the ownership of multi-family rental housing. We are urgently hiring a skilled Maintenance Technician to help maintain and improve our properties. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your skills are valued and are excited to make a positive impact on your community, Apply Now!

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key role in keeping our properties in top shape. Our Maintenance Technician provides general maintenance and repairs. They provide outstanding quality service to our tenants, ensuring grounds are clean/strong curb appeal, handling the life cycle of work orders, unit turns and more, you'll be a vital part of our company operations. This opportunity requires punctuality, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and strong problem-solving skills.

Includes a 2-bedroom unit in an affordable housing community specifically for those individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness.

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Overall Key Duties for the Maintenance Technician:

• Complete maintenance tasks as assigned, ensuring repairs are handled efficiently and thoroughly.
• Walk property grounds daily to maintain a clean & trash-free environment.
• Be "on call" for emergencies, including nights and weekends.
• Complete work orders promptly and keep accurate records or repairs.
• Prepare units for move-ins/move-outs, ensuring everything from appliances to plumbing is in good working order.
• Paint and clean units, paying attention to detail to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Work with property staff and corporate management when needed.
• Always follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Keep the maintenance shop neat and organized daily.
• Purchase maintenance tools within the budgeted amount for the shop when needed.
• Be a team player and complete other duties as assigned by management.

Key Duties for Work Orders:

• 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.

Key Duties for Unit Turns:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 2 years or more experience performing maintenance tasks.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements:

• 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…