Operations Technician

Ferguslea Properties Limited•Ottawa, ON

48d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician is responsible for maintaining residential buildings by completing maintenance and repair tasks in common areas and residents’ homes. This includes troubleshooting and repairing plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, appliances, and building equipment. The role also involves responding to work orders, performing inspections, supporting building operations, and ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained, and operating efficiently. This role is a part of an on-call rotation and must be available for evening, night, and weekend scheduling.

Requirements

Secondary School Diploma –or Equivalent
3 years of relevant experience with property maintenance, or equivalent demonstrated work experience is expected (demonstrated general maintenance skills, carpentry, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical, as well as troubleshooting and on call experience)
Must be able to work and problem solve in a variety of adverse conditions
History of continuous updating of job knowledge especially with respect to code changes and technological advancement, for building systems and construction methods through workshops, conferences, seminars, self-study
The ability to work on-call, evening, night, and weekend scheduling is required.
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
As a condition of employment, must have a valid Criminal Background Check
Reasonable fluency in written and verbal English. Other language skills are an asset

Nice To Haves

Trade certification in a relevant field is an asset
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements

Responsibilities

Repairing plumbing fixtures and systems
Performing minor electrical repairs or modifications to standard household wiring and fixtures
Inspecting and servicing mechanical & heating equipment systems
Inspecting and servicing household appliances
Monitoring and adjusting when appropriate, the building systems (HVAC, elevators, life safety, etc.)
Reporting any problems to the office or contractors.
Performing any necessary repairs to, or installation of, interior wall and floor finishes and cabinetry.
Minor carpentry and masonry repairs on building exteriors, and repairs
Replacing any locking systems and devices.
At times, there may be Grounds keeping and cleaning duties
Delivering materials, notices, and equipment
Providing assistance to other staff to enable completion of work in a timely and secure manner
Responding on a 24 hour/day basis, when on call
Initiating work orders on handheld devices and providing written or narrated descriptions of work completed
Observing and reporting on the state of repair of various elements of our Accora Village properties
Estimating material and labor requirements for proposed work
Complying with all Occupational Health and Safety practices and regulations
Assist in maintaining an inventory of equipment and materials
Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned