Maintenance, Langara Gardens

Peterson Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate expansion is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to join their residential maintenance team. This role at Langara Gardens involves ensuring optimal conditions for properties, performing diverse maintenance tasks, and engaging cooperatively with tenants. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of hands-on maintenance experience, exhibit a proactive attitude, and be skilled in basic repairs.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in general maintenance.
• General proficiency in using applicable materials and tools.
• Experience with plumbing and carpentry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repairs in tenant suites, including plumbing and electrical.
• Maintain high standards of service with a 24-hour turnaround for work orders.
• Organize and maintain the maintenance and carpentry shop inventory.

Skills

Dependability

Safety-minded

Solutions-focused

Proactive attitude

Ability to work independently

Education

Valid BC Driver’s license

Tools

Basic plumbing and carpentry tools

Job description

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-minded, and solutions-focused individual with 2-3 years of experience performing hands-on repair and maintenance.

We believe in forging long-lasting relationships to create positive change in our communities. We’re building Something Greater in each pillar of Peterson including real estate investment, development, property management, capital lending, and private equity. From one building on Alberni Street in Vancouver to a range of projects across North America, we’ve expanded into diverse areas of expertise across the real estate industry. Our interests include ownership in 6.8 million sq ft of property, over 2,100 units of residential and hospitality, and participation in the development of an additional 16.1 million sq ft. As we continue to grow, we stay true to our values by putting relationships first, standing by our word and striving for Something Greater in everything we do.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our residential maintenance team at Langara Gardens, located in Vancouver’s Oakridge area (West 57th and Cambie). Langara Gardens is a well-established, 21-acre community that includes 23 garden units and 4 high rise towers totaling 600 rental units. The role is responsible for ensuring the optimal condition of their assigned properties and building systems to ensure satisfied tenants and efficient building operations.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-minded, and solutions-focused individual with 2-3 years of experience performing hands-on repair and maintenance. A friendly, respectful attitude with both tenants and team members is essential, especially when responding to repair requests or emergencies. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys variety in their day-to-day tasks and thrives in a dynamic, residential environment. It requires someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities. The working hours are :

• Monday – Friday 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm with rotating on-call.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of service by providing 24-hour turn around for Tenant Work Orders using quality workmanship.
• Performing maintenance repairs in tenant’s suites including : plumbing (sinks & taps), remove and replace toilets, heating, locks, fans, electrical, minor appliance repairs and moving appliances (i.e., fridges & stoves).
• Clearing and cleaning drains of sewage lines.
• Changing small pumps, mechanical seals, couplings, bearing assembly, and motors.
• Performing in house maintenance including changing locks and minor building and repairs as required such as plumbing, minor drywall, painting, wallpaper repairs, cabinet replacements, and other duties as required.
• Using power tools, hand tools, and various auxiliary instruments for building cabinets, laminate countertops, doors, drywall, and other related work in suites and wood work projects around the properties.
• Servicing golf carts.
• Assisting in the organization, inventory, and maintaining the maintenance and carpentry shop (e.g., tools, materials, parts, etc.).
• Maintaining all interior and exterior lighting systems, including replacing lights, repairs, and management of lighting supplies.
• Maintaining the exterior grounds including picking up litter, watering plants, pressure washing, and performing snow removal.
• Minor roof repairs (gutters, downspouts, drains).
• Assisting in the overall Preventative Maintenance Program for the properties.
• Completing work orders for deficiencies or repairs sighted throughout the properties.

What You Bring

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in general maintenance.
• Basic plumbing and carpentry experience is an asset.
• General proficiency in the use of applicable materials, tools and equipment.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with tenants, contractors and co-workers.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and take on new challenges as well as learn from others.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel is an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s license.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Start challenging yourself today in an environment that embraces diversity and rewards innovation with competitive pay and great benefits. While we thank all candidates for their interest in joining our team, we will contact only those short-listed for an interview.

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