Thies and Talle Management, Inc. · 3 months ago
Maintenance Technician
Fort Pierre, SD
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$20/hr - $22/hr
2+ years expThies & Talle Management, Inc. is a leading property management company with nearly forty years of experience in the multi-housing industry, seeking a Part-time Maintenance Technician. This role is responsible for the maintenance of apartments and common building systems, ensuring resident satisfaction and compliance with maintenance guidelines.
Real EstateRentalRental Property
Responsibilities
Maintenance Technicians are periodically required to be “on-call” and to respond to emergency maintenance requests or resident needs at the property. Maintenance Technicians are required to be within 50 miles of their residence or work site (whichever is closer) or within a distance as directed by the supervisor. Employees that are “on-call” are free to pursue their own activities and interests in their home and in the neighboring area but must remain within the above radius of the site. On-call employees must not consume alcoholic beverages or be taking any other drug or medication that would interfere with their ability to work and/or drive. On-call employees must personally wear and respond to the pager when on-call
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
Coordinates 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
Knowledge of and the ability to maintain and operate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, carpentry, and heating equipment
Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions with electrical, heating, plumbing, appliances, and building equipment and using appropriate resources to correct problems
Assist 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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to read, analyze, and complete documentation required by city, county, state or federal agencies
Must be able to communicate through speaking, listening, and writing effectively with residents and outside agencies
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Needs to be able to assess a situation based upon available data and information and make timely and appropriate decisions
Self-motivation, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work independently
Must be able to prioritize job duties
Able to maintain confidentiality is required
Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with diverse residents
Regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality are needed to be available to meet with applicants, current residents, and outside vendors during regularly scheduled office hours
Must be available on weekdays and weekends at end and beginning of each month to work on apartment turnovers and to repair and make ready apartments from vacating residents for new occupants
Must be able to work in cramped positions for extended periods of time, work on hands and knees, and reach with hands and arms and balance
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
Maintenance technicians are expected to own and replace as needed their own basic hand tools and small electric tools
Preferred
Other 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
Company
Thies and Talle Management, Inc.
Thies & Talle Management, Inc. was founded over 30 years ago as a private owner and manager of rental housing.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase