Maintenance Technician

Tomlinson & Associates•Pendleton, OR

6d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Tomlinson & Associates, Inc. is a diversified, full-service real estate company primarily engaged in the development, management, and ownership of multi-family rental housing. They are urgently hiring a skilled Maintenance Technician to help maintain and improve their properties. This role is key in keeping properties in top shape, providing general maintenance and repairs, and ensuring outstanding quality service to tenants. The position involves maintaining clean grounds with strong curb appeal, handling the lifecycle of work orders, unit turns, and more. This opportunity requires punctuality, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and strong problem-solving skills.

Requirements

2 years or more experience performing maintenance tasks.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
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.
Always be courteous and professional with staff, residents, guests and vendors.
Be reliable and able to follow company policies.
Have good organizational skills.
Have good people skills.
Have good time management and prioritization skills.
A complete background check is required before hire.

Responsibilities

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 of 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.
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.
Ensure all items in the apartment are 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.
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.
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.