Maintenance Technician

About the role

Thies & Talle Management, Inc., a leading property management company with nearly forty years of experience in the multi-housing industry, is seeking a Full-time Maintenance Technician to work at three of our apartment communities located in Breckenridge, MN and Enderlin, ND.

Responsibilities

• Takes care of lawn, including mowing, trimming, seeding, sodding, repairing and winterizing.
• Maintains outside of buildings including repairs, painting, rescreening windows, etc.
• Keeps occupied units in good condition in compliance with all codes to maintain resident satisfaction and make unoccupied units rent ready in the required timeframe, including the repair and maintenance of appliances; plumbing; electrical and lighting systems; heating and cooling systems; walls and flooring; sprinkler; reframing and hanging doors; troubleshooting telephone lines and cables; removal and disposal; and using carpentry skills as necessary.
• Performs snow and ice removal including snowblowing, shoveling, and putting down salt, using a pick to remove ice build-up on sidewalks and walkways, parking lots, roofs, and common spaces.
• Replaces unit locks on rental units as necessary and on all turnovers, outside doors, and outbuildings and takes other steps as necessary to maintain security of premises.
• Congnients and oversees work of sub-contractors hired by the company.
• Performs small motor repair and maintenance on equipment used in maintaining the buildings and grounds such as lawnmowers, tractors, snowblowers, chainsaws, and other power tools and equipment.
• Purchases approved supplies such as paint, paint brushes, locks, pipe, wiring, light bulbs, etc. for maintaining property.
• Knows and the ability to maintain and operate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, carpentry, and heating equipment.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions with electrical, heating, plumbing, appliances, and building equipment and using appropriate resources to correct problems.
• Aids in periodic unit inspections to identify and address short-term repair needs and resident housekeeping and sanitation issues as well as long term capital and replacement needs of the property.
• Purchases and picks up approved parts and materials needed to perform maintenance duties.
• Coordinates with schedules of painters, carpet installers, and other contractors as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains paperwork such as invoices, service requests, and timesheets.
• Hauls material to landfill.
• Consults with vendors to find the best value on goods and services.
• Stays informed on changing codes and their possible impact on the site, implementing changes as necessary.
• Communicates with management on changes, maintenance needs and tenant issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two to three years of experience as a general maintenance mechanic or related occupation, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• A driver’s license and transportation is required.
• Formal maintenance related training and certifications desirable.
• If working on a boiler system, a state boiler’s license or ability to maintain one upon employment is required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to assess a situation based upon available date and information and make timely and appropriate decisions.
• Self-motivation, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work independently.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with diverse residents.

Skills

• Knowledge of and the ability to maintain and operate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, carpentry, and heating equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions with electrical, heating, plumbing, appliances, and building equipment and using appropriate resources to correct problems.

Benefits

Excellent benefits!

Pay

Wage depends on experience.

Schedule

On-call hours are also required.