Maintenance Technician

Lépine Apartments; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the maintenance and aesthetic appeal of properties. The role involves various repair tasks, emergency on-call duties, and upholding high standards of tenant satisfaction. Ideally, candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance or superintendent role.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Conduct fire equipment inspections and maintain safety standards.
• Complete apartment inspections and turnover tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose:

As a Maintenance Technician your primary responsibility will be to demonstrate your expertise in addressing a diverse range of maintenance tasks, focusing on resolving work orders in both common areas and residential units. Your role will involve close collaboration with the Property Administrator to ensure the seamless functionality and aesthetic appeal of our properties. Additionally, you will actively participate in the on-call rotation, showcasing your commitment to maintaining a high standard of service and responsiveness. Join our team and contribute to the overall satisfaction of our residents by ensuring the optimal condition and functionality of our properties.

Responsibilities:

• Develop thorough knowledge of the physical building and all its HVAC, M&E, and plumbing systems.

• Ensure full knowledge of the Fire Safety Plan, the fire alarm system, and its components (such as sprinklers, fire pumps, generators, elevators etc.)

• Perform fire equipment inspections throughout the building.

• Perform minor mechanical repairs, including preventative mechanical maintenance and common elements repairs.

• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs.

• Complete apartment inspections as needed, including review of apartments at turnover.

• Complete unit turnover, including cleaning, painting, and completing repairs to ensure the apartment is restored to move-in ready condition.

• Perform drywall repairs, and minor carpentry repairs.

• Prepare and organize waste and recycling bins to maintain order and cleanliness in designated garbage areas. Move waste and recycling bins to prescribed areas on established pick-up days.

• Seasonal outdoor work - light shoveling of snow and minor landscaping maintenance duties on an as-needed basis.

• At times and only as-needed, cleaning duties may be assigned.

• Ensure tenant satisfaction by delivering prompt, courteous service and completing all work in a professional manner.

• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work and comply with all Occupational Health and Safety practices and regulations.

• Maintain up-to-date records and daily work logs; must be computer literate.

• Be on call outside of regularly scheduled hours and on weekends, as part of a rotational on call schedule.

• Perform all duties according to established standards and frequencies.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience in a maintenance or superintendent role correcting and resolving various problems related to water, lighting, HVAC and other systems.

• Basic computer skills.

• Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to take the initiative, work independently and possess a strong work ethic.

• Excellent customer service and a good understanding of onsite safety measures.

• The ability to work on-call, with evening, night and weekend scheduling, is required.

• Fluency in English. French is an asset.

Role Specific Requirements:

• This is a live-out position.

• Participate in the out-of-hours rotational (every second week) schedule, which required that you are on-call to respond to emergencies during out-of-hours (5:00pm to 8:00am)

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines, which may create stress.

• Interior and exterior work in all weather conditions.

• As a condition of employment, must pass a Criminal Background Check.

• As a condition of employment, must present and maintain a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to our insurer.

• Performance of repetitive tasks.

• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects (up to 50lbs for cleaning and maintenance purposes)