Maintenance Technician (4th Class)

Carmana Hotel; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmana Hotel is seeking a Maintenance Technician (4th Class Power Engineer) to join our Langara Gardens property and ensure safe operation of boilers, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will handle tenant work orders, coordinate with contractors, and maintain essential records.

You’ll bring a 4th Class certification, strong communication, and hands-on maintenance experience. This role may involve weekend shifts and on-call duties in a busy residential environment.

Qualifications

• Valid 4th Class Power Engineer certificate recognized by Technical Safety BC.
• High school diploma and BC driver's licence.
• Residential building maintenance or operations experience preferred; recent 4th Class certification welcome.
• Knowledge of boiler operation and maintenance; able to troubleshoot and perform general building repairs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with building management systems and Yardi is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in tenant suites, common areas, and service spaces.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain boilers, HVAC equipment, pumps, motors, lighting, and other building systems.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and required logs.
• Coordinate with contractors servicing boilers, mechanical systems, elevators, fire safety equipment, and HVAC systems.
• Prioritize, track, and resolve tenant work orders through Yardi Maintenance IQ with timely, quality service.
• Maintain exterior grounds and building components including litter removal, cleaning, snow removal, and minor repairs.
• Maintain tools, materials, inventory, and equipment; support Resident Caretaker training.
• Provide emergency on-call support and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

4th Class Power Engineer certification

High school diploma

BC Driver's Licence

Tools

Yardi Maintenance IQ

Building Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

TheMaintenance Technician (4th Class Power Engineer)completes repairs, preventative maintenance, and day-to-day upkeep throughout Langara Gardens while supporting the safe and efficient operation of boilers, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related building systems. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the role responds to tenant work orders and emergencies, coordinates with contractors, maintains required records, and helps provide a safe, compliant, and service-focused residential community. This hands-on opportunity also welcomes candidates who have recently earned their 4th Class certification and are ready to build practical experience in a large residential property.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in tenant suites, common areas, and service spaces, including plumbing, heating, minor electrical, locks, fans, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliances, and related work.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain boilers, HVAC equipment, pumps, motors, lighting, and other building systems using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance, including filter and belt changes, water-system testing, chemical monitoring, generator testing, and required logs.
• Coordinate and assist contractors servicing boilers, mechanical systems, elevators, fire safety equipment, generators, water treatment, and HVAC systems.
• Prioritize, track, and resolve tenant work orders through Yardi Maintenance IQ, providing timely service, quality workmanship, and professional communication.
• Maintain exterior grounds and building components through litter removal, pressure washing, snow removal, lighting upkeep, and minor roof, gutter, downspout, and drain repairs.
• Maintain tools, materials, parts, maintenance-shop inventory, and equipment, including golf carts, and support Resident Caretaker training on minor maintenance tasks.
• Provide emergency and on-call support and follow all applicable safety legislation, regulations, property procedures, and Peterson policies.

What You Bring

• A valid 4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate recognized by Technical Safety BC.
• A high school diploma and a valid BC driver’s licence.
• Residential building maintenance or operations experience is preferred; however, candidates who have recently earned their 4th Class Power Engineer certification and bring relevant hands-on, mechanical, or trades experience are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of boiler operation and maintenance, with practical experience troubleshooting and completing general building repairs.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience using a building management system and Yardi Maintenance IQ is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a service-oriented approach to tenants, contractors, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, organization, sound judgement, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Please note that this role may transition to a regular weekend schedule in the future, based on operational needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Start challenging yourself today in an environment that embraces diversity and rewards innovation with competitive pay and great benefits. While we thank all candidates for their interest in joining our team, we will only contact those short-listed for an interview. Please note only Microsoft Word documents or PDFs will be accepted.