Maintenance Technician

Join Us in Creating the Best Places to Live Shop Work & Play

As aMaintenance Technician youll become highly skilled in handling the day-to-day maintenance for your portfolio of properties.

We believe in going beyond the necessary to create inspiring environments. To us a building is so much more than just a collection of walls under a single roof. At Southwest we believe an innovative exceptional thoughtfully designed building can inspire great things to happen inside and around it.

Heres a Few Reasons Why We Love Where We Work

• Customizable Plan Options for Health & DentalCoverage (Single/Family Plan Options)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• 4% Matching GRRSP program
• Annual Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Transit Allowance
• Educational Reimbursement for Eligible Employees/Programs
• Social Events
• Charitable Donation Matching Program
• 1 Paid Volunteer Day for an Organization of your Choice
• 2 Personal Days Annually
• Employee Discount Program
• Vacation Purchase Program Options for Eligible Employees

What Your Day Will Look Like

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all suites and common areas within your portfolio of properties. You will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Hours of Work: 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday with emergency after hours on call required. Scheduled on the on-call rotation list.

On Call: Scheduled on the on-call rotation list. You will receive minimum 4-hours compensation for each week you are on the on-call addition to this for each call-out that occurs where you must attend a job site you will receive minimum 4-hours compensation at your regular rate. For every on-call hour you will earn paid vacation at a rate of 4%. You will also receive 3 additional vacation days annually.

Work Location:Specific assigned buildings within Southwests residential portfolio - all located within HRM. Cross-training at all Southwest Properties buildings for on call purposes.

What Youll be Responsible For

Maintenance and Repair

• Conduct all regular day-to-day maintenance and repair of equipment within the complex including suites and common areas. Effectively troubleshoot maintenance issues that may arise. Work may include:
  • Installing new countertops
  • Installing doors repairing doors and windows
  • Repairing and/or constructing kitchen and bathroom cabinets
  • Bathroom demolition installing new tub surrounds tiling and sink repair. Regrouting and applying silicone.
  • Checking for deficiencies in units.
  • Painting as required.
  • Installing sheet goods or drywall repair.
  • Basic plumbing duties.
  • Complete monthly turnover repairs.
  • Assist with snow and ice removal as required.
• Maintain positive resident relations by scheduling maintenance operations appropriately.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned thoroughly once job is completed.
• Identify and remedy maintenance items and deficiencies within the buildings.
• Track and maintain all tools and supplies to ensure stock levels remain adequate.
• Ensure proper occupational health and safety codes are followed at all times.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager by identifying capital project work operational inefficiencies or potential repairs.
• Recommend cost savings initiatives.
• Professionally liaise with contractors and subtrades.
• Ensure proper timely creation and completion of work orders tracking in Yardi on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper completion of turnover forms upon completion of work.

Your Environment

On a daily basis you may encounter high levels of dust and dirt extreme temperature fluctuations and exposure to chemicals and electrical equipment. You will be required to adjust to many different working conditions including standing for long periods of time climbing stairs heavy lifting confined spaces heights loud noises and repetitive movements.

On a regular basis you will utilize various hand tools power tools ladders and building monitoring systems. Weather and resident restrictions are factors in the completion of duties.

What Will Help You Succeed

You dont require all the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish at Southwest we would love to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate has 3-4 years in a similar role with an aptitude for general maintenance carpentry and plumbing. Building Systems Control and/or Apprentice Certificate is considered an asset.

• Ability to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot maintenance problems and recommend and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of budgeting.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills with a proven ability to plan organize and prioritize work.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of quality.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office

Position requiresCriminal Records Check Completion Valid Drivers License WHMISandFall Protection.

People are at the Heart of Everything We Do

Southwest Properties is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team who values your experiences perspectives and unique identity. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive equitable and welcoming.

Thank you for your interest in Southwest Properties. Those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

We are a team of individuals who get joy from bringing joy to others.

Required Experience:

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