Maintenance Technician - Live on-site, Apartment Building

Realstar; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in apartment

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training & growth

Team environment

Perks & recognition

Job summary

Realstar Corp. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician for St. Lawrence Village in St. Catharines, ON. You will respond to resident requests, supervise life safety systems, and work closely with the Property Manager on inspections, repairs, and upkeep.

The role includes a live-in on-site apartment, competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within Realstar. You will use your knowledge of pumps, HVAC, boilers, and safety protocols daily.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in multi-residential property maintenance or a related field is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of emergency procedures (fire, flood, mould)
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions, such as HVAC or boiler issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A customer-first attitude and willingness to help residents troubleshoot minor issues
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or move objects exceeding 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident issues and service requests within 24 hours for minor repairs and maintenance.
• Help maintain a welcoming, professional environment for residents, prospects, and contractors.
• Guide residents on submitting maintenance requests through the online portal.
• Complete daily walkthroughs of floors, stairwells, and common areas, fixing minor deficiencies as you go.
• Coordinate and supervise contractor repair work to ensure it meets our standards.
• Support the Manager with capital expenditure planning and invoices.
• Apply general knowledge of building systems such as pumps, emergency generators, HVAC, boilers, chillers, pools, and sprinklers.
• Maintain working knowledge of fire alarm and detection systems.
• Help ensure compliance with local fire and life safety regulations, including bi-annual fire drills.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, including foyers, amenity rooms, the underground garage, locker rooms, patios, and rooftops.
• Prepare vacant units for move-in, including appliances, floors, walls, windows, kitchens, washrooms, and balconies
• Manage garbage and recycling collection in line with the city waste schedule
• Handle yard maintenance, including snow and ice removal and salting walkways and entrances

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Emergency procedures knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Boiler knowledge

Customer-focused

Job description

Maintenance Technician - St. Lawrence Village, St. Catharines, ON

Realstar Corp. is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our team at St. Lawrence Village in St. Catharines. If you take pride in keeping a building running smoothly and enjoy solving problems, we'd like to hear from you.

About the Role

As Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep St. Lawrence Village well-maintained and running efficiently, from responding to resident requests to overseeing life safety systems. You'll report to the Property Manager and work closely with them on suite inspections, building repairs, and day-to-day upkeep.

What We Offer

• A live-in position with an on-site apartment benefit at St. Lawrence Village
• Free apartment
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($24,000-$27,000)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental coverage and life insurance
• Ongoing training and opportunities for growth within Realstar
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Employee perks and recognition programs

What You'll Do

Resident Service

• Respond to resident issues and service requests within 24 hours for minor repairs and maintenance
• Help maintain a welcoming, professional environment for residents, prospects, and contractors
• Guide residents on submitting maintenance requests through the online portal

Property Maintenance

• Complete daily walkthroughs of floors, stairwells, and common areas, fixing minor deficiencies as you go
• Coordinate and supervise contractor repair work to ensure it meets our standards
• Support the Manager with capital expenditure planning and invoices
• Apply general knowledge of building systems such as pumps, emergency generators, HVAC, boilers, chillers, pools, and sprinklers

Fire & Life Safety

• Maintain working knowledge of fire alarm and detection systems
• Help ensure compliance with local fire and life safety regulations, including bi-annual fire drills

Cleaning & Grounds

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, including foyers, amenity rooms, the underground garage, locker rooms, patios, and rooftops
• Prepare vacant units for move-in, including appliances, floors, walls, windows, kitchens, washrooms, and balconies
• Manage garbage and recycling collection in line with the city waste schedule
• Handle yard maintenance, including snow and ice removal and salting walkways and entrances

What You Bring

• Previous experience in multi-residential property maintenance or a related field is an asset
• Basic knowledge of emergency procedures (fire, flood, mould)
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions, such as HVAC or boiler issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A customer-first attitude and willingness to help residents troubleshoot minor issues
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or move objects exceeding 50 lbs.

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