Maintenance Technician

Tomlinson & Associates•Emmett, ID

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Have 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.

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 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.
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.