Commercial Maintenance & Construction Technician

About the role

The Commercial Maintenance & Construction Technician is a versatile field team member who handles commercial renovation, maintenance, and refresh work for J. Thomas Property Services clients. This is a ground-floor opportunity to grow with a company that is actively expanding its commercial property services portfolio across DC/Baltimore Region. This is not a specialized trade role, it is a multi-skill position requiring someone who can pivot between tasks, self-start on job sites, and get things done with minimal oversight. The ideal hire is someone who takes pride in quality work regardless of the task.

What you'll do

Construction & Renovation (Primary Focus)

Commercial buildouts and remodels: not new construction, but renovation-style work in occupied commercial buildings (think: reconfiguring office layouts, framing new walls, doorway modifications). Relevant experience includes:

• Commercial drywall (metal stud framing, fire-rated assemblies, demising walls)

• Interior framing: understanding stud spacing, metal vs. wood framing nuances

• Ceiling grid work, tile installation

• Door installation, replacement, hardware

• Basic carpentry and trim work

• Flooring: hardwood, laminate, tile

• Interior/exterior painting

• Light fixture installation and upgrades

Maintenance & Refresh Work

• Pressure washing

• Gutter cleaning and downspout inspection

• Concrete patching, brick repointing

• Asphalt cold patch repairs

• Parking lot line re-striping, curb painting

• Caulking

• Furniture/fixture mounting and assembly

• Bulk trash hauling (when needed)

Candidates must be comfortable stepping out of "builder mode" and into labor/general maintenance tasks. This is expected and is framed as part of the company's growth stage.

Qualifications

Background We're Looking For:

• Handyman service experience: especially commercial or light commercial

• Commercial renovation or remodel background (preferred over pure residential)

• Apartment turnover experience: fast, quality-focused, self-directed

• Any construction field work where they've framed, drywalled, painted, or renovated spaces

• NOT required: blueprint-to-finish construction or heavy structural work

Key Skills:

• Drywall and paint: must be comfortable with these, even if not expert level

• Metal stud framing: understanding of commercial vs. residential differences

• Fire-rated assemblies: working knowledge of demising walls and ratings is a plus

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve when plans change on a job site

• Comfortable operating power tools, hand tools, and specialty equipment

Must-Have Qualities:

• Self-starter: can receive a job list and execute without handholding

• Flexible attitude: no ego about task type

• Reliable: punctual, consistent, shows up ready to work

• Problem-solver: knows when to pivot and how to figure things out

• Team player: willing to support other crew members across tasks

The pay range for this role is: $26 - $33 USD per hour

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