Maintenance Technician - Dartmouth, NS

KILLAM PROPERTIES INC. • Dartmouth, NS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Killam Apartment REIT, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada's largest residential real estate investment trusts, owning, operating, and developing a $5.3 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities. Killam's strategy to drive value and profitability focuses on three priorities: (1) increase earnings from the existing portfolio; (2) expand the portfolio and diversify geographically through accretive acquisitions, targeting newer properties and dispositions of non-core assets; and (3) develop high-quality properties in its core markets. We are currently searching for a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Dartmouth, NS. This an exciting and challenging position in a growth-oriented organization. If you are a team player with a proven ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment this may be the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Ability to work as part of a team, and also under minimal supervision;
• Effective, proven skills and experience;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• An interest in pursuing an electrical apprenticeship would be an asset;
• Renovations experience is considered an asset;
• Plumbing, electrical, or HVAC experience is considered an asset;

Responsibilities

• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, molding and hardware;
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences;
• General maintenance and painting;
• Knowledge of plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, etc.;
• Participation in an on-call rotation;
• All other duties as required.

Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience;
• An annual incentive program;
• A cost shared health and dental plan;
• Paid volunteer days;
• An employee unit purchase plan;
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development;
• Employer funded Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Discounts at local businesses through our Perks Program;
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed