Maintenance Technician, Nova Scotia

Pier 4 Ltd • Dartmouth, NS

4d • CA$45,000 - CA$65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a growing team that’s passionate about building and maintaining exceptional communities. As Pier 4 continues to expand its multi-family residential portfolio in the Nova Scotia region, we’re seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, solving problems, and creating positive living experiences for residents. At Pier 4, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by maintaining and enhancing the homes and communities where our residents live. Working across a diverse portfolio of properties, you’ll be part of a team that values expertise, accountability, continuous improvement, and resident satisfaction. Reporting to the Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for preserving the condition of our properties through preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, and responsive residential service. This role is ideal for a proactive, solution-oriented professional who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is committed to maintaining properties to the highest standards.

Requirements

• Must own personal cordless hand and power tools necessary to perform the duties of this role.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with building systems, including mechanical, electrical, boiler, elevator, and fire safety systems.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to participate in on-call rotations and respond to after-hour emergencies.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of residential maintenance, property maintenance, building operations or related experience.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License and assess to a reliable vehicle.
• Eligible to work in Canada and successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Demonstrated experience performing general repairs, preventative maintenance, renovations, and suite turnover work.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Ontario residential tenancy legislation is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable Ontario residential tenancy legislation and landlord-tenant relations is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Respond to resident service requests and maintenance concerns within 24 hours, ensuring a high standard of customer service and regular communication with the Property Manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and follow established daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules.
• Repair, renovative, and prepare vacant and occupied residential units, as well as common areas.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs, including fixture replacement, basic troubleshooting, and general maintenance work.
• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and curb appeal of the property through activities such as litter collection, sweeping, lawn care, snow removal, and other exterior maintenance duties.
• Monitor and assist with operation of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, boiler, elevator, fire safety, sprinkler, and timer systems.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as required.
• Travel between multiple properties within the portfolio to support operational needs. Approved car allowance compensation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Approved car allowance compensation.
• Extended Long Weekends: Enjoy regular 4-day long weekends throughout the year on every statutory holiday (on-call schedules will still apply).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED