Maintenance Technician

Northview Residential REIT; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northview Residential REIT is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician for their Halifax & Dartmouth properties. This role involves performing various repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure the safety and functionality of the buildings. The ideal candidate will have experience in building maintenance and a commitment to providing excellent service to residents.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Extended health care including medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance and drug coverage

Discounts on rent at Northview properties

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with equipment.
• Experience in painting and renovations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks and follow Health and Safety requirements.
• Perform drywall, painting, and plumbing repairs.
• Handle emergency situations and troubleshoot work orders.

Skills

Building maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Education

Criminal record check

Driver's license

Job description

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants across Canada.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Residential team in Halifax & Dartmouth, NS. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be critical to our delivery of world-class customer service in our buildings that depicts pride of ownership and respect for our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring safety, complying with Northview's Health and Safety requirements
• Drywall repairs, painting preparation, and painting, and minor electrical and plumbing repairs
• Minor plumbing repairs such as plunging toilets, bathtubs, and sinks. Replacement of faucet cartridges, bleeding air in radiators, restarting the boilers, and replacing tank lever
• Minor renovation of kitchen cabinets, doors, cupboards, and windows
• Repair and replacement of locks
• Minor electrical repairs including replacing and repairing electrical locks and checking all security systems
• Repair and maintain stoves and refrigerators
• Assisting with and/or performing suite renovations and other minor upgrades
• Moving equipment, materials, and supplies
• Responding, troubleshooting, and prioritizing work orders and handling emergency situations in a timely manner
• Removal of snow off walkways and common areas, as needed
• Delivery of notices to building residents & posting of notices in common areas where applicable
• Conduct building inspections
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Work as part of an on-call rotation team responding to work orders and emergencies (defined by Northview after-hour emergency protocol)
• Assist in the implementation of preventative maintenance programs
• Resident services and assistance as required and maintaining good resident relations

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in building maintenance
• Painting & renovations experience an asset
• Able to provide a criminal record check that is free of relevant convictions
• If using a company vehicle, provide annual driver's abstract and proof of a valid driver's license
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, work with and climb stairs with equipment and supplies

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Extended health care including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, drug coverage, and wellness programs
• Discounts on rent at Northview properties

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve, please submit your resume in confidence. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted. Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.