Residential Maintenance Tech - On-Call, Multi-Site (MN)

Thies and Talle Management, Inc.; St. Francis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thies & Talle Management, Inc. is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to service four apartment communities in St. Francis, Zimmerman, Princeton, and Elk River, MN.

The role covers repair and preventive maintenance of building systems and grounds, with on-call duties and a focus on resident satisfaction. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of general maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma and 2-3 years as a general maintenance mechanic or related occupation.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• State boiler license desired.
• Language Skills: Read, analyze, and complete documentation; communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Reasoning Ability: Assess situations based on available data and make timely decisions.
• Other Skills/Abilities: Self-motivation, multitask, work independently, prioritize duties, maintain confidentiality, establish positive relationships with diverse residents.

Responsibilities

• Be on-call and respond to emergencies and resident requests within 50 miles of the site.
• Maintain lawns: mowing, trimming, seeding, sodding, repairing, winterizing.
• Repair exterior areas: painting and rescreening windows.
• Keep occupied units compliant with codes; prepare vacancies; repair appliances, plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, walls, flooring.
• Perform snow and ice removal on sidewalks, walkways, parking lots, roofs, and common spaces.
• Replace unit locks for turnover and all entrances and outbuildings.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors hired by the company.
• Maintain small equipment such as lawnmowers, tractors, snowblowers, chainsaws, and power tools.
• Purchase approved supplies: paint, brushes, locks, pipe, wiring, light bulbs, etc.
• Apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, carpentry, and heating systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and resolve them using appropriate resources.
• Assist during periodic unit inspections to identify short-term repair needs and sanitation issues.

Skills

General maintenance

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

Tools

Boiler license (state) optional

Job description

Thies & Talle Management, Inc. is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to service four apartment communities in St. Francis, Zimmerman, Princeton, and Elk River, MN.

The role covers repair and preventive maintenance of building systems and grounds, with on-call duties and a focus on resident satisfaction. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of general maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.