Maintenance Operative

The Housing Network; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Nova Scotia to manage responsive property maintenance and prepare units for new occupiers. Candidates should possess essential carpentry skills and the ability to work independently. The role includes responsibilities such as security oversight and maintenance for common areas.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrics.
• Previous experience as a maintenance operative in multisite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee void rooms and units to prepare for new occupier.
• Ensure security of property at all times.
• Oversee maintenance of common part areas.

Skills

Basic carpentry including door hanging

Lock changing

Painting and decorating

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Current driving licence

Job description

Overview

This role will involve all aspects of responsive property as well as planned maintenance.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee void rooms and units to prepare for new occupier
• Ensure security of property at all times
• Oversee maintenance of common part areas
• Painting
• Basic Plumbing
• Basic carpentry including door hanging (Essential)
• Lock changing (Essential)
• Gardening including fencing
• Bathrooms and kitchen repairs
• Furniture / Rubbish removals
• Cleaning (desirable)
• Problem solving

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

• Maintenance Department
• Landlord Services Team

External:

• Landlords and Letting Agents
• Residents

Personal Characteristics & Skills

Essential:

• Basic carpentry including door hanging
• Lock changing
• Painting and decorating
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Current driving licence

Desirable:

• Cleaning

Knowledge

Essential:
* Basic knowledge of electrics

• Previous experience as a maintenance operative in multisite

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge of gas boilers & electric heating systems

Behaviour

• Resilient and able deal with people who are complex and sometimes challenging.
• Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objectives.
• Keen on strong compliance culture
• Able to work without direction
• Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances require.
• Keen to lead by example.

We would expect you at all times to:

• act with integrity
• act with due skill, care and diligence
• act with professionalism
• act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation