Maintenance Technician

First Service Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

As a Building Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance in vacant and occupied apartments including but not limited to minor plumbing, drywall repairs, minor electrical repairs, painting, and cleaning. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to think quickly on their feet, have excellent task and time management, and problem solve.

This position will not require any repair that requires a licensed technician nor the removal or repair of hazardous material.

• Regular interactions with Building Manager(s) and the Property Manager throughout the day to discuss the building operations, supply requirements, repair needs, concerns, etc. May include reports on work production, special problems, and other items.
• Ensure completion of maintenance request forms within 24 hours of receipt as reasonable and may involve engaging a third-party trade with approval from Property Manager.
• Ensuring the Maintenance Checklist is completed on each apartment prior to signing off on condition.
• Replace light bulbs around the interior and exterior of the property and complete daily light check log.
• Suite/unit turnover: painting and cleaning units as necessary.
• Keep a daily log of work that has been completed and other records for units and building maintenance.
• Implement, organize, direct, and manage the overall maintenance programs of the property.
• Maintain knowledge of competitive pricing for vendor and trade quotes on required work.
• Be diplomatic when dealing with residents, staff, and contractors.

• Experience with maintaining building and mechanical systems, and basic handyperson skills is required.
• Experience with pools and/or a pool certificate is beneficial.
• At least two years of residential Maintenance/Trades experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral command of the
  English
  language is necessary in order to be able to work efficiently and communicate appropriately with our clients and our support staff.
• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing with Property Manager, Tenants and Support Staff

• Ability to patrol the property including stairs, hallways, interior, and exterior
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (wind, heat, cold, rain, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to use standard building equipment (vacuum, climb a ladder, mob, handyperson tools for minor maintenance, power washer, leaf blower, etc.)

Victoria, BC

As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits including health & dental. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Monday to Friday

• 8:30am - 5:00pm

$48,000 - $50,000 per annum.

We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates. The AEDT is designed to assist in objectively evaluating candidate qualifications based on specific job-related characteristics.

The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.

Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a “reasonable accommodation,” as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national

Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at national; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.