Maintenance Technician - Edmonton, Canada - Hyphen Group

Hyphen Group

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Reports To
Property Administrator/Project Coordinator

Summary
The Maintenance Associate is responsible for the general, preventative and repair maintenance of residential and commercial buildings and grounds.

This individual supports maintenance activities such as minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting to ensure service and support is provided to tenants.

The Maintenance Associate will respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.

Job Duties

Perform maintenance and repairs to site properties under the direction of the Property Administrator/Project Coordinator or Sr. Property Manager
Ensure building adherence to Occupational Health and Safety standards including hazardous materials handling laws and regulations
Conduct inspection of building's exterior and interior
Complete assigned service requests in a timely manner
Monitor, test, and maintain building systems, such as heating, electrical, mechanical, and security systems
Perform meter readings, vacant space checks, and mechanical logs
Respond to emergencies (such as power failures, floods, and fires) and make repairs or arrange for repairs as needed
Minor electrical and plumbing work, such as changing light bulbs and replacing furnace filters
Program light controls, card readers, and elevator schedules
Report any problems to the Sr. Property Manager
Recommend changes to make the building more efficient and reduce operating costs or comply with codes, such as environmental, building, and safety codes
Keep diligent track and organize stock supplies to maximize productivity and cost savings
Assess and troubleshoot to perform repairs and maintenance of the property
Recommend the purchase of new equipment
Monitor access to restricted areas
Ensure restricted areas are safe, clean, functional, and accessible for maintenance
Perform or oversee housekeeping and groundskeeping duties
Plan and run fire drills
Liaise between tenants and owners
Supervise the work of maintenance staff and contractors
Keep track of supplies and equipment
Perform repair and maintenance activities
Inspect property grounds, facilities and equipment to determine if repairs of preventative maintenance is required
Take initiative to maintain clean and garbagefree lobbies, hallways and properties, replacement of light bulbs, plumbing, electrical, etc.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of electrical, mechanical and work areas (including supply and storage areas)
Ensure all areas are free of hazards and where not able to resolve, inform management for immediate resolution
Maintain regular and timely documentation of maintenance activities
Respond to afterhours emergencies when oncall
Work with contractors and monitor work progress, as required
Contact contractor and procure quotes for required work
All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Completion of High School or GED
2+ years of maintenance or related experience
Previous experience in a property management setting preferred
Flexibility to work oncall and on a rotating schedule that includes evenings and weekends
Proficient with hand tools
Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry, painting, etc.
Ability to work independently and solve problems
Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
Professional demeanour and excellent customer service skills
Strong communication skills
WHMIS certification considered an asset
First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset
Knowledge of mechanical and HVAC systems considered an asset