Maintenance Technician

Realstar•Toronto, ON

44d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Realstar is a fully integrated management firm providing a full range of investment and property management services for the last 50 years. It is one of Canada’s largest multi-residential asset managers on behalf of institutional and private investors. It manages over 22,000 rental apartments in six provinces with an asset value of more than $5 billion. Realstar is headquartered in Toronto, and is part of Realstar Group which has over $9 billion of multi-family, hospitality and alternative real estate assets under management in Canada. www.realstar.ca/ www.realstargroup.com/ We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to work at one of our properties located in Toronto/North York. This is an upcoming position to ensure the proper physical maintenance of the property, including the grounds. This position would require you to work four weekdays each week, & every second weekend.

Requirements

Background in residential property management or related business experience (office administration, skilled-trade, handyperson)
Strong customer service and selling skills
Excellent communication skills to deal with residents, prospects, colleagues and trades
Management skills to coach, train, and motivate staff and develop a team environment
Maintain a professional and presentable appearance at all times
Basic computer and keyboarding skills
Ability to perform minor repairs and aptitude for mechanical systems
Demonstrated cleaning skills
One individual must be able to lift and push heavy objects, including garbage bins, furniture and appliances or perform snow removal duties, sometimes for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Thorough knowledge of all maintenance systems (pumps, emergency generators, swimming pool, sprinklers, ventilation, boilers, etc.)
Ensure residents are acting in accordance with rules and regulations with particular focus given to maintenance, stored hazardous substances, etc.
Ensure that grounds are maintained in accordance with established company standards. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring that all sewage, water, gas and electrical systems are in good working order and responding to and addressing any maintenance, repairs and inquiries. This will include landscaping, mowing and snow removal (if applicable)
Knowledge and understanding of the safe handling of cleaning materials used at the property (WHIMIS)
Repair maintenance items (i.e. light fixtures, vents, filters, plumbing fixtures)
Operate all equipment safely, ensures standards of snow removal are adhered to and logs taken for insurance purposes and ensures equipment maintained properly (if applicable)
Ensure that the property is in compliance with provincial and municipal regulations (water testing etc.)
Pre-inspection of vacant suites (ensuring they are prepared)
Coordinating with Property Manager to ensure Scheduling of contractors and staff for maintenance of property and any issues that arise.
Supervise service providers and contrators and oversee quality of work performed
Conduct daily visual inspection of all mechanical, HVAC and sprinkler systems
Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Ensure resident issues and service requests are addressed within 24 hours
Promote a neighbourly and community atmosphere
Meet and interact with residents in a customer friendly and professional manner
Seek ways to exceed service expectations of residents
Comply with regular fire safety and life safety standards including keeping fire, Risk check, maintenance and preventative maintenance logs up to date, as well as completing and holding fire drills
Extensive knowledge of emergency procedures including fire, flood, and mold and ensure staff has thorough understanding
Snow and ice removal, salting of all entrances, walkways, and rooftop accesses, and maintenance of snow removal log books
Handling of garbage and recycling bins
General maintenance of underground garage and parking levels, service rooms, foyers, patios, and rooftops (where applicable)
Watering of gardens and lawns
Pick up loose garbage around exterior of property and detect any serious deficiencies about curb appeal or hazards to residents
Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of carpeted or tiled common areas
General maintenance of common areas (lobbies, elevators, hallways, stairwells, windows) and amenity areas (laundry rooms, swimming pools, recreation rooms)
Dusting and cleaning of fire hose cabinets and bells and elevator tracks
Maintenance and cleaning of garbage chutes, garbage rooms (walls, floors), recycling rooms
Thorough cleaning of all appliances, floors, walls, windows, kitchen, washrooms, and balconies
Repair of minor maintenance items (i.e. Light fixtures, vents, filters, plumbing fixtures)
Removal of garbage items and old/broken appliances