Maintenance Technician

Asset Living; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Asset Living is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Canada to assist with various maintenance tasks including emergency and preventive maintenance. You will be responsible for ensuring all repairs are performed timely and effectively to maintain property standards.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and basic computer skills. The role demands strong customer service skills and the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting heavy objects and managing maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions.
• Must have reliable transportation due to emergency on-call requirement.
• Ability to lift over 100 lbs and operate machinery and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident/management requests and work orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain preventative maintenance program.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws

Knowledge of OSHA requirements

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes properties across the country spanning multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions. Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. We believe in teamwork, collaboration, and growth, and we are recognized as one of the nation\'s Best and Brightest Places to Work and a member of IREM as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Join Asset Living to be part of a culture where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in carrying out the maintenance processes of the property, including corrective, preventative, routine, emergency, and cosmetic maintenance. The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for the make-ready process in a manner consistent with the property\'s operational objectives under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Community Maintenance
• Regular/daily onsite attendance is required
• Respond to resident/management requests and work orders for community common areas, buildings, and units in a timely manner
• Ensure all repairs and replacements necessary for community common areas and units
• Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair-related turn events
• Assist in the daily cleanup of the exterior of the community, including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas
• Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features daily to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns
• Maintain preventative maintenance program that extends the life of the community while minimizing future repairs
• Responsible for understanding and following Asset key policy
• Maintain well-organized and properly stocked maintenance shop while adhering to safety standards and OSHA guidelines
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the hazard communications program; teach and promote safe work practices
• Participate in unit inspections as requested
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment and supplies as requested
• Maintain accurate records regarding service requests, EPA/OSHA standards, preventative maintenance, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Assist with the general upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning of office, common areas, and model unit
• Report any observed violations of community rules and regulations to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager
• Participate in on-call emergency at community
• Utilize property resources, equipment and supplies economically
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities requested by Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager
• Customer & Resident Relations
• Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness
• Projects a favorable image of the community to achieve property objectives and public recognition
• Ensure consistency in dealing with residents on all matters
• Enforce policies of the community as delegated by the immediate supervisor

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required.
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another
• Frequently required to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and other means; ability to work in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
• Must be able to lift and move objects over 100 lbs. and operate machinery and power tools; endure exposure to outdoor weather elements and hazardous chemicals
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and on-call property emergencies

License & Equipment

• Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement.

Salary Range: $21 per hour to $23 per hour.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It is a guide to expected duties and may be modified at any time. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.