Maintenance Technician - Commercial

LLOYD COMPANIES INC•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as the maintenance technician for commercial properties. The technician works independently, manages time efficiently, and provides excellent customer service to residents. The role is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing building structures and grounds, including equipment, building systems, units, and common areas. Duties include preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, recordkeeping, inventory management, seasonal grounds work, and occasional custodial assistance.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or 1–2 years of related experience.
Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and provide excellent customer service to residents.
Accountability, accuracy, attention to detail, organization, reliability, and responsibility.
Safety awareness and ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
Effective oral communication skills.
Initiative and ability to make decisions or take action to solve problems and reach goals.
Analytical thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Regular and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly, building systems operating efficiently, and buildings in good condition.
Perform scheduled maintenance according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Use common hand and power tools, including hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, weed eaters, and hedge trimmers.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine repairs, consulting blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Record the type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Maintain adequate supplies inventory and work with the manager to order parts, supplies, and equipment through the purchasing agent.
Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other building components.
Align and balance new equipment after installation and estimate repair costs.
Perform light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, and locks.
Perform carpentry as needed, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, and replacing or building shelves.
Occasionally perform custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Operate lifts, four-wheelers, tractors, and mowers as needed.
Assist with sweeping commercial garages.
Repair and maintain lawn irrigation systems.
Perform seasonal work, including snow removal and yard care; mowing and weeding may be required during the workweek and on weekends.
Occasionally repair soffits and downspouts.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, annual inspections, inventories, and purchase orders.
Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance.
Know the locations of water and gas meter cutoffs and sewer cleanouts and post a map of them.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and that adequate lighting is maintained throughout all areas.
Replace worn or damaged parts, such as hoses, wiring, and belts.
Follow safety requirements while working on properties and operating motor vehicles.
Maintain the property’s preventive maintenance schedule.
Perform other assigned duties necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.