Maintenance Technician

Calgary Heritage Housing; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including $1,000 HSA

7% RRSP contribution

$400 annual training or education

36-hour work week schedule

On-call rotation

Job summary

Calgary Heritage Housing (CHH) is seeking two experienced Maintenance Technicians to join our team in Calgary. The position supports 13 housing properties with a 36-hour work week, paid on-call rotation, and a focus on safe, comfortable homes for seniors.

You will troubleshoot repairs, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate turnovers, and document work in Yardi, delivering courteous service to residents while maintaining building systems and grounds.

Qualifications

• At least three years of maintenance experience in a similar residential building.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience using building management software, such as Yardi, to track service requests.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and completing general repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and more.
• Performing preventative maintenance and inspecting HVAC, boilers and life-safety systems.
• Responding to service requests and documenting work in Yardi.
• Preparing vacant suites for new tenants and coordinating turnovers with Building Administrators.
• Maintaining common areas, grounds, walkways, entrances and exteriors.
• Coordinating contractors and monitoring quality of their work.
• Providing courteous, professional service to senior tenants and participating in on-call rotation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Power Engineer certificate

Tools

Yardi

Job description

A rewarding role. A great schedule. A chance to make a difference.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician who values good customer service and enjoys helping others? Do you enjoy troubleshooting maintenance issues, working independently and taking pride in a job well done?

Calgary Heritage Housing (CHH) is looking for two experienced Maintenance Technicians to join our growing team.

For nearly four decades, CHH has provided subsidized seniors housing in Calgary. We manage 13 properties and are committed to helping seniors live independently in safe, comfortable homes.

What we offer

36-hour work week: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. – noon.

• Predictable daytime hours, with on-call coverage approximately one week per month.
• Competitive base salary.
• Comprehensive group health benefits including $1,000 annual Health Spending Account.
• 7% RRSP contribution.
• $400 annual training or education allowance.
• Varied work, independence and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors.

The role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will help maintain CHH's buildings, suites, mechanical systems and grounds across our 13 Calgary properties.

Responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting and completing general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and other maintenance needs.
• Performing preventative maintenance and inspecting building systems, including HVAC, boilers and life-safety equipment.
• Responding to service requests and documenting work in Yardi.
• Preparing vacant suites for new tenants and coordinating suite turnovers with Building Administrators.
• Maintaining common areas, grounds, walkways, entrances and exterior features.
• Coordinating contractors and monitoring the quality of their work.
• Providing courteous, professional service to senior tenants and participating in the rotating on-call schedule.

What you bring

• At least three years of maintenance experience in a similar residential building environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance and mechanical systems.
• Experience using building management software, such as Yardi, to track service requests and maintain accurate maintenance records..
• Plumbing or electrical trade experience and/or Power Engineer certificate is an asset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a respectful and courteous approach to working with tenants.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities independently while working collaboratively as part of a team.
• A valid Class 5 driver's licence, appropriate vehicle insurance and your own vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed.

You must also be comfortable working across multiple properties and participating in an on-call rotation.

Join our team

We're building a caring community where seniors can make themselves at home. If you're a capable, resourceful maintenance professional who wants to put your skills to work in a role that matters, we'd like to hear from you.