Maintenance Technician

FirstService Residential Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential Canada is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician in Victoria, BC. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance in apartments, including minor plumbing, drywall repairs, electrical work, painting and cleaning, with emphasis on safety and resident relations.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of residential maintenance or trades experience, basic handyperson skills, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining building and mechanical systems.
• Experience with pools and/or a pool certificate is beneficial.
• At least two years of residential Maintenance/Trades experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral command of the English language is necessary.
• Strong communication skills with Property Manager, Tenants and Support Staff.

Responsibilities

• Regular interactions with Building Manager(s) and the Property Manager throughout the day.
• Ensure completion of maintenance request forms within 24 hours of receipt.
• Ensuring the Maintenance Checklist is completed on each apartment prior to signing off.
• Replace light bulbs and perform daily light checks.
• Suite/unit turnover: painting and cleaning units as necessary.
• Keep a daily log of work and records for units and building maintenance.
• Implement, organize, direct, and manage maintenance programs of the property.
• Maintain knowledge of competitive pricing for vendor and trade quotes.
• Interact diplomatically with residents, staff, and contractors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Mechanical systems

Pool experience

Two years experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Description

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential

Job Overview

As a Building Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance in vacant and occupied apartments including but not limited to minor plumbing, drywall repairs, minor electrical repairs, painting, and cleaning. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to think quickly on their feet, have excellent task and time management, and problem solve.

This position will not require any repair that requires a licensed technician nor the removal or repair of hazardous material.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular interactions with Building Manager(s) and the Property Manager throughout the day to discuss the building operations, supply requirements, repair needs, concerns, etc. May include reports on work production, special problems, and other items.
• Ensure completion of maintenance request forms within 24 hours of receipt as reasonable and may involve engaging a third-party trade with approval from Property Manager.
• Ensuring the Maintenance Checklist is completed on each apartment prior to signing off on condition.
• Replace light bulbs around the interior and exterior of the property and complete daily light check log.
• Suite/unit turnover: painting and cleaning units as necessary.
• Keep a daily log of work that has been completed and other records for units and building maintenance.
• Implement, organize, direct, and manage the overall maintenance programs of the property.
• Maintain knowledge of competitive pricing for vendor and trade quotes on required work.
• Be diplomatic when dealing with residents, staff, and contractors.

Location

Victoria, BC

Shifts Available

Monday to Friday

• 8:30am - 5:00pm

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining building and mechanical systems, and basic handyperson skills is required.
• Experience with pools and/or a pool certificate is beneficial.
• At least two years of residential Maintenance/Trades experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral command of the English language is necessary in order to be able to work efficiently and communicate appropriately with our clients and our support staff.
• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing with Property Manager, Tenants and Support Staff

Physical Requirements

• Ability to patrol the property including stairs, hallways, interior, and exterior
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (wind, heat, cold, rain, etc.)ial
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to use standard building equipment (vacuum, climb a ladder, mob, handyperson tools for minor maintenance, power washer, leaf blower, etc.)

Compensation

$48,000 - $50,000 per annum.

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