Maintenance Technician

Northview Residential REIT; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extended health coverage

Life & drug insurance

Rent discounts

Travel assistance

Job summary

Northview Residential REIT in Yellowknife, NT is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Residential team. You will perform repairs, assist with preventative maintenance, respond to work orders, and help keep residents safe and comfortable.

This role requires prior building maintenance experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a valid driver’s license; on-call rotation is part of the job. We provide a supportive, community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance.
• Criminal record check clean.
• Driver's license and annual driver's abstract.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb stairs with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform drywall repairs, painting prep and painting, minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Handle minor renovations and repairs to kitchens, doors, windows, and cabinetry.
• Repair and maintain appliances such as stoves and refrigerators.
• Respond to work orders, prioritize tasks, and assist in preventative maintenance programs.
• Move equipment and materials, participate in on-call rotations and emergency responses.
• Conduct building inspections and maintain tools and equipment.

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 Yellowknife, NT. 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
• Vacation Travel Assistance for Northern employees

Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.