Maintenance Technician

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*** This position is for a Maintenance Technician based in Tsawwassen***

As a Maintenance Technician within our REMS team, you'll play a pivotal role in responding to tenant service requests with low technical requirements, escalating more complex jobs to the Building Operator or Operations Manager (as necessary), and bringing potential issues to the attention of upper management. Performs minor repairs in addition to inspecting repairs that have been completed by external service providers.

Maintains the cleanliness of common areas, mechanical and electrical rooms, parking lots, and sidewalks. Performs landscaping duties, which include shoveling snow.

This role is based at a 450,000 sq.ft. open‑air shopping centre in Tsawwassen. You will have the opportunity to work on a small operations team. Key responsibilities include delivering outstanding tenant service and maintaining the shopping centre's immaculate curb appeal. The majority of the time, this role requires being active outside in all weather conditions. This position's regular shift will Thursday – Monday, including weekends and statutory holidays, with anticipated hours of work being 10:30 am – 7 pm.

This position will require on‑call duties for various properties in the Lower Mainland, on a rotation with other Building Operations employees.

• Perform or coordinate necessary repairs and services following tenant occupant requests
• Maintain exterior and common area light fixtures, replace lamps as necessary
• Respond to emergencies on‑site
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs, both indoors and outdoors (all weather)
• Clean and paint corroded equipment, shopping centre features/finishes as directed
• Perform janitorial tasks (tidying, sweeping, etc.) in mechanical/electrical and common areas
• Clean and maintain the exterior, including all parking areas, garbage enclosures, roadways, landscaping of the shopping centre, including continuous litter pick up/disposal; some seasonal pressure washing; returns shopping carts to designated spots
• Empty garbage receptacles; wipe down the exterior of the receptacles so they are always clean
• Minor snow removal on sidewalks and storefronts
• Roof maintenance, including inspection and cleaning of drains and gutters
• Maintains inventories of operating and maintenance supplies, and coordinates the purchase of consumable supplies that are within budget
• Provide input to the supervisor on recurring maintenance activities
• Assist with coordinating external contractors for maintenance and building repairs
• Attend group meetings for the facility
• Participates in Occupational Health & Safety meetings (when required)
• Other duties as required

• Minimum 2-5 years related work experience within commercial buildings (office and/or retail)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable access to a personal vehicle are required
• Effective communication skills (strong command of the English language)
• Excellent ability to work with a computer, Microsoft Teams, phone Apps
• Experience with Angus MRI is an asset
• Ability to lift 30lbs on average and the ability to walk distances
• Pleasant, cooperative attitude, and is a team player
• Diligent and reliable
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative and respectful manner
• Flexible working hours and able to respond to emergencies (on‑call requirement)
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Able to effectively multitask, recognizing and addressing important, time‑sensitive tasks

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