Lead Maintenance Technician (Live-in)

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apt housing (1-2 BR)

Wifi included

Storage unit

Bonus up to 3%

RRSP matching

Pension

Education assistance

Vacation 3 weeks

Personal/Sick days 6

Transit reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician for a live-in role. You will lead a maintenance team, review work orders, and oversee daily to annual property inspections to ensure high standards and resident satisfaction.

You will supervise staff, train new hires, and coordinate contractors, while ensuring safety compliance and timely repairs across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Live-in Maintenance Technician or Resident Manager in multi-residential apartment buildings.
• Knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act; Human Rights Code; Building code, Fire Code and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience and knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers/cooling towers, BAS systems, fire prevention systems, security access systems and general building repairs
• G-License to drive vehicles on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance technician team to ensure efficient daily operations, high building standards, and resident service.
• Review work orders and service requests; assign and follow up with the team for timely completion.
• Conduct and oversee property inspections (daily to annual) focusing on building systems and safety.
• Oversee preventative maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, elevators, life safety, generators, and access systems.
• Supervise, train, and orient maintenance staff, identifying development needs and ensuring clear communication.
• Coordinate contractors and sub-trades; ensure work is safe, efficient, and compliant.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

Building codes knowledge

Education

Experience-based requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Direct Digital Controls

Job description

The Lead Maintenance Technician role requires varied technical skill set, time management and the ability to work under pressure and in various conditions while upholding high customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance technician team to ensure efficient daily operations, high building standards, and excellent resident service.
• Review work orders, service requests, and daily priorities; assign, schedule, and follow up with the maintenance team to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct and oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and annual property inspections, including building systems, common areas, vacant suites, safety requirements, and exterior grounds.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and coordinate preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, BAS, elevators, fire and life safety, generators, access systems, and mechanical rooms.
• Supervise, support, train, and orient maintenance team members, including new hires, while identifying team development needs and maintaining effective communication.
• Oversee resident maintenance requests and escalations, communicate progress updates professionally, and ensure repairs are completed to a first-class standard.
• Coordinate, schedule, orient, and supervise contractors and sub-trades, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and safety program.
• Maintain property appearance and operations by overseeing housekeeping, groundskeeping, snow and ice removal, waste and recycling operations, suite turnovers, common-area repairs, and curb appeal standards.
• Manage maintenance administration, including records, inspection logs, contractor files, purchase orders, inventory, supplies, budgets, emails, SuiteSpot tasks, and month-end follow up.
• Support capital projects, suite renovations, annual inspections, fire drills, and other property initiatives in partnership with the Community Manager.
• Respond to building emergencies, manage the maintenance on-call schedule, complete incident reports, and keep the Community Manager and Property Manager informed of major issues.
• Perform or assist with hands-on maintenance tasks when required, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, locks, doors, blinds, fixtures, and general repairs.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Live-in Maintenance Technician or Resident Manager in multi-residential apartment buildings.
• Knowledge of all governing legislation such as the Residential Tenancies Act; Human Rights Code; Building code, Fire Code and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Must have experience and knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers/cooling towers, BAS systems, fire prevention systems, security access systems and general building repairs
• Must have G-License to drive vehicles on site.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or hold heavy and awkward items
• Climbing ladders
• Walking at a quick pace and using stairs

Computer/Communication Requirements

• Use of cell phone with texting capabilities
• Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Operation of Direct Digital Controls and building access systems

Compensation:

• Annual base salary of $52,400 - $56,000
• Free 1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom Apartment
• Free Rogers Wifi
• Free storage unit
• Up to 3% Annual Bonus of base salary
• RRSP Matching
• Pension
• Education Assistance Program
• 3 Weeks' Paid Vacation
• 6 Paid Personal/Sick Days
• Annual TTC Reimbursement up to $1,000
• Annual Fitness Reimbursement up to $1,000