Maintenance Technician

Northview Residential REIT; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extended health care (medical, dental,

Life insurance

Rent discounts at Northview properties

Job summary

Northview Residential REIT is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Fort McMurray, AB properties. You will join a residential team focused on delivering safe, well-maintained buildings and excellent resident service, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

You will perform drywall, painting, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, and assist with renovations and preventative maintenance. The role includes on-call duties and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb stairs with equipment.
• Provide a criminal record check free of relevant convictions.
• If using a company vehicle, provide annual driver’s abstract and valid license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and comply with health and safety requirements.
• Perform drywall repairs, painting prep, and painting; minor electrical/plumbing tasks.
• Handle minor plumbing (toilets, sinks, radiators, boilers) and replace faucet cartridges.
• Assist with suite renovations and minor upgrades; move equipment and materials.
• Respond to work orders, troubleshoot, and prioritize tasks; on-call rotation support.
• Inspect buildings and maintain tools/equipment; distribute notices as needed.
• Provide resident services and maintain good resident relations.

Skills

Building maintenance

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 Fort McMurray, AB . Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor , 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
• 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

Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.

Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.