Maintenance Technician

Calgary-Heritage-Housing; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hour work week

Health benefits after 3 months

RRSP 7%

Health Spending Account $1000 per year

$400 per year training or education

Job summary

Calgary Heritage Housing (CHH) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team. You will ensure facilities and grounds are well maintained, respond to service requests, and coordinate with the Building Administrator for occupant move-ins/outs.

The role requires five years of residential maintenance experience and a Class 5 Power Engineer or equivalent trades background. On-call coverage and vehicle ownership are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years maintenance experience in residential buildings.
• Class 5 Power Engineer or compatible trades experience in plumbing or electrical.
• Independent, critical thinking with demonstrated issue-resolution experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient and safe customer service to senior tenants.
• Perform maintenance on common areas, building systems and grounds.
• Respond to service requests and track progress in Yardi.
• Maintain and monitor building systems including boilers, HVAC, plumbing.

Skills

Handyman skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Boilers

Painting

Carpentry

Life safety systems

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Class 5 Power Engineer

Trades experience in plumbing or electrical

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re building a caring community where seniors can make themselves at home.

Calgary Heritage Housing (CHH) has been a respected steward of local Alberta government-subsidized seniors housing for nearly four decades. Our focus is on seniors who are capable of independent living. Beyond our role as landlord/property manager of 13 Calgary properties, we look to enhance our seniors’ quality of life and help prolong their ability to live independently.

We currently have an immediate opening for the position of:

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will work as part of our Maintenance team to ensure the facilities and grounds of our properties are well maintained, and all projects and paperwork are up to date and organized. Some “on call” emergency coverage is required and you will rotate your work through all Calgary Heritage Housing facilities.

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – noon

Total: 36 hours per week

On call approximately one week per month

Facility, Grounds and Preventative Maintenance

• Provide friendly, efficient and safe customer service to our senior tenants.
• Perform maintenance on common areas, building systems and grounds as required.
• Respond to service requests in a timely manner and track progress/completion in Yardi.
• Monitor condition and safety of buildings and grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance for centralized mechanical and life safety systems (e.g. furnaces, ventilation. systems, exit lights, fire panels) and equipment.
• Perform routine inspections on building systems including boilers, HVAC, plumbing systems, and individual suites.
• Oversee contracted projects to ensure work is completed to satisfaction.
• Coordinate tenant move-ins and move-outs with the Building Administrator.
• Ensure that vacant suites are ready for a new tenant by arranging for paint, repairs, flooring, etc.
• Maintain grounds including entrances, exits, ramps, decks, outdoor lights, handrails, benches, outbuildings, parking lot, trees, sidewalks, and stairwells.
• Maintain an inventory control system ensuring adequate supplies are in-stock.
• Respond to emergencies when “on call” or as delegated by the Facilities & Maintenance Manager.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must have good handyman skills with a working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, boilers, painting, carpentry, and other related tasks.
• Must be able to relate to tenants with tact, courtesy, fairness and firmness.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including teamwork and conflict management.
• Must have knowledge of generally accepted building and maintenance practices.
• Strong organizational skills with a flexible and collaborative approach.
• Capable of working with autonomy requiring a minimum amount of supervision and discretion within the parameters.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong decision-making skills.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment while performing maintenance duties.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum five years maintenance experience in a similar role in residential buildings
• A minimum of Class 5 Power Engineer or compatible trades experience in plumbing or electrical
• Independent, critical thinking with demonstrated experience in resolving issues
• Able to manage and prioritize your workload efficiently
• Must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license and insurance (mileage is reimbursed).

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive group health benefits upon completion of 3 months
• 36 hour work week
• $1000 per year Health Spending Account
• 7% RRSP
• $400 per year training or education allowance