Building Attendant

Colonial Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Maintenance Attendant for a multi-residential building in Montreal. Respond to 4-10 service requests daily, perform plumbing, electrical and appliance repairs, and supervise cleaning of common areas. You will also inspect mechanical rooms and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely completion of tasks.

The role requires strong communication, bilingual French and English, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to deliver reliable resident service.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a maintenance role.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Property management experience is an asset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Self-starter with initiative, flexibility and professionalism.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and be culturally aware.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance documents.
• Bilingual French and English.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing: repair, replacement or installation of faucets, pipes and appliances.
• Electrical: repair, replacement or installation of switches, sockets and lights.
• Appliance Repair: repair and installation of major household appliances.
• Cleaning/Housekeeping: maintain tidiness in shared spaces.
• Inspections: daily checks of mechanical rooms and vendor work; inspect vacant suites.
• Customer Service: communicate with residents and vendors professionally.
• Time Management: keep an organized scheduling system and address requests timely.

Skills

Maintenance

Communication

Bilingual FR/EN

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This role is responsible for repair and upkeep services in one of our multi-residential apartment buildings located in Montreal. With as many as 4-10 service requests per day, building attendants must be prepared to respond to any of a variety of maintenance needs, often with very little advance notice and a selective degree of urgency expressed by the resident. The role is also responsible for the daily cleaning and upkeep of common areas in the and around the building.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plumbing: includes the repair, replacement or installation of faucets, pipes, hot water tanks, toilets, garbage disposals, dishwashers, water-dispensing refrigerators, and washing machines
• Electrical: includes the repair, replacement or installation of power switches, fuses, wall sockets, ceiling lights, ceiling fans, climate control systems, and garage doors openers
• Appliance Repair: includes the repair, replacement or installation of major household appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, range ovens, washers and dryers, hot water tanks, and air conditioners
• Cleaning/Housekeeping: includes maintaining a tidy appearance in shared community locations, such as the leasing office lobby, fitness room or recreational areas.
• Inspections:includes daily inspections of mechanical rooms and works completed by external vendors. Complete inspections in vacant suites before new renters assume occupancy.
• Customer Service:includes professional, prompt and courteous correspondence with residents when scheduling and providing maintenance services, and with contracted vendors that provide additional facility services
• Time Management:includes maintaining an organized scheduling and tracking system, usually by paper, to effectively complete all maintenance requests in a timely manner and in the order by which they were received or by level of urgency

QUALIFICATION

• 2 years experience in a maintenance role
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Property Management experience an asset
• Must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and follow-up is required
• Must be a self-starter with high degree of initiative, flexibility, and professionalism
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and interests while being culturally aware
• Possess knowledge of health and safety practices
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and be able to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
• Bilingual (French and English)