Onsite Maintenance Technician

Company

As the leading residential property management company in North America, we work hard to help communities thrive. Our dedication, responsiveness and integrity are why thousands of communities across the U.S. and Canada choose First Service Residential to manage their properties.

First Service Residential has various growth opportunities for maintenance professionals like you. Job openings for technicians specializing in contract work, installation, landscaping, and general repairs are available, including comprehensive benefits. As the leader in the property management industry, First Service provides associates with paid time off, vacation plans, medical and dental coverage, 401K matching, and more. Please take the next step in your career at one of the 8,500 properties across the United States and Canada, helping to maintain the community’s areas, grounds, and amenities.

The individual’s daily activities will include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, light construction, painting, fountain maintenance, pool repairs, and general maintenance for our 160+ non-apartment properties, both large single family developments and high to low-rise condos.

• Work from instructions and complete daily work orders and required forms.
• Perform minor and routine maintenance replacement and repairs in areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other building repairs.
• Paint common areas and touch up as required. Inspect areas that need paint and advise manager.
• Perform casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by supervisors and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Inspect all assigned areas daily and report all maintenance discrepancies or deficiencies to Supervisor.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Perform a variety of janitorial duties including but not limited to cleaning restrooms, assigned areas and emptying and removing trash.
• Responsible for inventory of parts and supplies needed for immediate repairs.
• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
• Purchases all maintenance supplies and materials in a cost-efficient manner.
• Manages vendors and contractors.
• Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
• Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.

• Practice and adhere to First Service Residential Global Service Standards.
• Conduct business with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals and resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
• Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
• Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred and two years general experience in building trades, repair and maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and Quick Books.
• Knowledge of iPhone and applications.

• Demonstrates strong and effective customer service and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrate good common sense, sound judgment, and a high ethical bar.
• Consistently perform at high levels in a fast‑paced ever‑changing work environment.
• Ability to work independently;…