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.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401 (K)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Job Description: 

• 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

Daily Tasks:

• 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 reparied or replaced immediately
• Return all apartment keys before leaving the day 

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

 

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:

• 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

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 with height up to 25 feet

Qualities that are a Must:

• 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

 

Policies/Procedures:

• 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.