Maintenance Technician

QuadReal; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate company located in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance, conducting routine inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, general maintenance experience, and effective communication skills. This onsite role requires commitment to providing exceptional service to residents.

Qualifications

• Two years of general related experience preferred.
• Emergency response and on-call duty availability required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance as directed.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all building mechanical systems.
• Ensure all maintenance records and documentation are maintained accurately.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to lift at least 25 kilograms

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary courses or certification

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Work Order App

Microsoft Office

Job description

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Manager or Community Manager, the Maintenance Technician will contribute and participate in activities related to preventative and unscheduled maintenance, as well as environmental, health and safety, and other special initiatives, with a goal of always providing exceptional resident satisfaction through the delivery of great service to all residents. The Maintenance Technician will uphold QuadReal’s mission, vision, and values serving as a brand and cultural ambassador for our residents, co-workers, vendors, and the public. This is an onsite role based out of Hamilton, ON.

Responsibilities:

• General Maintenance and Administration: Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all building mechanical systems (ie, pumps, life safety systems, HVAC, swimming pools, and other systems depending on the specific property)

• Perform scheduled, preventative, routine and emergency maintenance as directed

• Perform daily site inspections, interior and exterior, and document all findings

• Inspect vacant suites

• Complete suite make ready activities

• Ensure all tools and cleaning equipment are maintained and serviced regularly

• Perform waste and recycling duties

• Responsible for cleaning duties, including litter pick-up, sweeping, shoveling, pressure washing, or other

• Ensure property, grounds and vacant suites are kept clean in accordance with QuadReal standards

• Coordinate and supervise trades work such as painters, electricians, plumbers, etc when necessary, including opening and locking suite doors

• Ensure maintenance records, files, and documentation are maintained accurately and timely and in accordance with established procedures

• Maintain part stock, maintenance supplies, and complete regular inventories. Work with Maintenance Manager or Community Manager to order supplies as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the property and maintain all logs and safety checks

• Perform other duties as required

Health and Safety:

• Comply with all legislation, including but not limited to: The Residential Tenancies Act, Labour Relations Act, Fire Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Understand and adhere to QuadReal’s Health and Safety policy; ensure a thorough knowledge and understanding of emergency procedures including fire, flood, and mold remediation for all staff

• Familiarity with the emergency operation of electrical systems, elevator, boiler/chiller, fire panel and life safety systems, mechanical systems, sprinklers and timer systems

• Ensure all vendors and contractors comply with the established Health and Safety policy, and immediately report any infractions, hazardous conditions, or damaged equipment to the Maintenance Manager or Community Manager

• Ensure the effective monitoring and control of all building access including cylinder lock and electronic systems

Experience and Qualifications:

• Two years of general related experience preferred

• High school diploma supplemented with post-secondary courses or certification

• Experience with Yardi Voyager and Work Order App beneficial

• Familiarity with smart phone and tablet technology

• Availability for Emergency response and on-call duty, as required

• Awareness of occupational health and safety practices

• Ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisors effectively and professionally, both oral and written

• Superior ability to develop and sustain cooperating working relationships with staff, contractors, the public, and especially residents

• Entry level skills in Microsoft Office

• Ability to lift at least 25 kilograms

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Note to Recruiters: QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.

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