Building Maintenance Technician - Ottawa, Canada - Building Investments Inc

Description

About Building Investments and The Role
Building Investments is the place for the savvy and experienced property maintenance technician, with a great customer service personality.

The Company excels in renting and managing apartment buildings, after the acquisition and upgrading of existing building, or the construction of new apartment buildings in Ottawa.

Our Team & Cultural Behaviours

• We hire experienced employees that have the skill and knowledge, to quickly find, fix, and resolve issues on their own.
• We utilize technology efficiently for paperless repair requests, inspections, and more.
• We are highly accountable, and do whatever it takes to get the work done well;
• We look hire those that already know industry best practices, and implement them.
• We work hard, and get results, with collaboration & respect.
• Be a role model, for integrity, trust, quality, productivity, and respect.
• Selfstarter who takes initiative for finding solutions in their work environment.
• Accountable to their responsibility even when it's afterhours, weekends, storms, etc.
• Productive, and very organized with Company resources.
• Can perform basic maintenance on building systems, unit maintenance and repairs.
• Will visit properties, organize material pick up, and more.

Responsibilities:

- #1 priority: deliver great customer service to our tenants by maintaining, repairing their apartment quickly, for them to live in & enjoy;
- #2 priority: execute the apartment repair, within 1-2 days after a tenant leaves;

• Complete the daily task fully;
• Improve cleanliness and curb appeal of properties on continuing basis;
• Manually perform: snow, ice, salting removal in winter, and grass cutting in summer;
• Take care of: all garbage, recycling, for all properties weekly;
• Perform maintenance of building systems (hvac, electrical, roof, drains, etc)
• Perform building system maintenance (replace sump pump, unclog drains and sanitary pump, change locks, repair doors, troubleshoot & solve electrical issues, maintenance tasks such as repairing plumbing systems, electrical wiring, and HVAC systems;
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors to coordinate repairs and maintenance projects outside your skill set;
• Record accurate maintenance activities in the property log;
• Provide emergency response (alarm, flood, water, tenant issues, etc);
• Support the construction and renovation teams, as required by management;
• Assist in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs;

Skills:

• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems;
• Proficiency in electrical work, resolve electrical issues reviewing wiring diagrams and logic controllers;
• Proficient construction skills including: drywall install, mudding, painting, floor upgrade, door replacement, faucet installation, drain connections, light fixture installation, caulking, etc;
• Ability to complete various tasks at different properties efficiently;
• Ability to fabricate or modify parts as needed for repairs or improvements;
• Excellent customer service skills to interact with tenants and address their maintenance needs;
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal;
• Ability to use technology to input and track online task.

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
$21.00-$22.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• If a door won't close properly, list what could be the issue(s), and how to fix it?
• If a light won't work, list what could be the issue(s), and how to fix it?
• Do you have your own vehicle, to bring your tools to properties?

Experience:

• Property Maintenance or Construction: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person