Service Technician in Training

Weidner Apartment Homes; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in property management as a Service Technician in Training. This full-time internship will immerse you in the multi-faceted world of property maintenance, where you'll learn to handle various tasks including plumbing, electrical repairs, and customer service. Candidates should have a mechanical aptitude, clear communication skills, and a willingness to learn on the job. This position offers the opportunity to develop practical skills while working in a dynamic environment, making it an excellent starting point for your career.

Qualifications

• Motivated to learn and contribute daily.
• Flexible to work outside normal hours and on other properties.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Learning all aspects of preparing apartments for occupancy.
• Performing service requests for residents daily.
• Participating in property improvements and scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Clear professional communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Education

Successful completion of the Service in Training curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Paycom

Job description

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Position Summary :

As a Service Technician in Training (SIT), you are a driven individual with the ability and willingness to learn all aspects of maintaining a valuable multi-million-dollar asset. SITs should be familiar with hand tools and be mechanically inclined. A successful Service Technician in Training is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates, and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Learning all aspects of preparing apartments for occupancy including painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Performing service requests for residents daily and timely.
• Performing system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Executing detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs, and interior/exterior painting.
• Distinguishing when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, and identifying correct paint sheen and color.
• Cleaning pools, monitoring chemical balance, maintaining logs as required by city ordinances.
• Performing daily grounds maintenance, including trash disposal, pet waste removal, and sweeping walkways.
• Participating in property improvements and scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• Taking part in the on-call rotation after 90 days of employment.
• Ensuring apartments, common areas, and amenities are clean and maintained to standards.
• Assisting with distributing resident correspondence while maintaining confidentiality.
• Accompanying vendors to units as needed.
• Monitoring supplies and maintaining equipment.
• Keeping the maintenance shop and custodial areas clean and organized.

Qualifications :

• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Successful completion of the Service in Training curriculum within 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders, and stairs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to be on feet for entire shift.
• Work safely and efficiently.
• Motivated to learn and contribute daily.
• Clear professional communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Willing to learn new software like Yardi and Paycom.
• Adherence to company policies, laws, and regulations.
• Prompt attendance and professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours and on other properties.
• English language proficiency, detail-oriented, organized.
• Background check and drug test consent required.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

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