Technician

Touchmark; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Bonus and retirement plans

Job summary

Touchmark in Edmonton is seeking a Building Services Technician to maintain the community and grounds, including repairs, renovations, and routine upkeep. This role emphasizes safety, compassionate service, and relationship-building with residents who call the community home.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, some maintenance training, at least one year of related experience, and strong communication and physical fitness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Education related to building maintenance or equivalent combination of training and experience strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar environment with strong knowledge of maintenance processes.
• Excellent communication skills, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of turning, stooping, bending, stretching, pushing/pulling, moving equipment and furniture, and able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Willing to learn CPR/First Aid certification.
• Be able to complete and follow the Touchmark Vehicle Safety Program.
• Be able to work both inside and outside year-round.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable about and promote environmental safety for yourself and others.
• Maintain patient and tactful composure when assisting residents, family members, team members, and visitors.
• Perform repairs, parts run, and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

English proficiency

CPR/First Aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Building maintenance education (preferred)

Job description

We are currently seeking the right person to join our hospitality-focused team as a Building Services Technician.

As a Building Services Technician, you will assist the building services team in maintaining the community and the grounds, by providing repairs, renovation work, and routine maintenance as requested. This is not your standard maintenance position – at Touchmark, you have the daily opportunity to build long-term relationships with the wonderful people who call this community “home!”

Responsibilities Include

• Be knowledgeable about and promote environmental safety for yourself and others.
• Be able to maintain patient and tactful composure when assisting residents, family members, team members, and visitors.
• Perform repairs, parts run, and preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be trustworthy and compassionate, and will have:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Education related to building maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in building maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in a similar environment with strong knowledge of maintenance processes.
• Excellent communication skills, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of turning, stooping, bending, stretching, pushing/pulling, moving equipment and furniture, and able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Willing to learn CPR/First Aid certification.
• Be able to complete and follow the Touchmark Vehicle Safety Program.
• Be able to work both inside and outside year-round.Be physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our full-time team members which includes:

• RRSP matching program
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Bonus and retirement plans

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy.