Senior Maintenance Technician (Live-In)

BGO Real Estate • Newmarket, ON

1d • CA$40,000 - CA$49,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance of the property, with a goal to creating a high-level experience of customer service to the residents.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in all areas of building operations, including mechanical, fire and safety, electrical and HVAC systems.
• General building construction knowledge and experience.
• Able to read and review construction drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written in English, superior ability to develop and sustain cooperating working relationships with staff, contractors, the public and especially tenants.
• Ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adapt to new ideas and constant changes.
• Willing to be and available for after-hours callouts in emergency or unavoidable situations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A criminal verification check is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• WHMIS and First Aid Training an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, perform and complete preventive, routine and emergency maintenance and work orders as necessary.
• Coordinate month-end duties and responsibilities, including: Pre-inspection of vacant suites; Ensure suits are “rent ready” and the timely attention to suite turnover work.
• Review work schedules, prioritize work orders and ensure resident issues and service requests are addressed within 24 hours (minor repairs and maintenance tasks).
• Troubleshoot on-the job problems, concerns and complaints.
• Perform daily site inspections, interior and exterior and document all findings; conduct weekly vacant suite inspections.
• Ensure all tools and cleaning equipment is maintained and serviced regularly.
• Practice occupational health and safety and safely manage hazardous materials.
• Oversee quality and efficiency of work for both cleaning and maintenance staff and contractors.
• Accompany vendors and contractors while work is being completed.
• Complete minor plumbing and electrical repairs (such as drain clearing, lighting etc.).
• Familiarize yourself with all the emergency operation of electrical, elevator, boiler, fire panel and safety systems, mechanical systems, sprinkler and timer systems.
• Check readings on pressure and temperature gauges in the mechanical room.
• Maintain up-to date MSD work sheets for maintenance products and adherence by the OSH rules and regulations.
• Maintain up to date service records for all equipment in the building as well as complete scheduled tests and preventive maintenance such as filter changes, etc.
• Ensure the condition and cleanliness of the entire site, common areas, roof, exterior building, garbage areas etc., including litter pick-up, sweeping, snow shoveling and side-walk snow maintenance, pressure washing, or other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure operations records, files and documentation are maintained accurately and timely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure maintenance and watering of outdoor flower pots and beds, seasonally.
• Recommend type and quantity of maintenance supplies to be stocked.
• Emergency response and on-call duty, as required.
• Uphold and report breaches of the rules and regulations of the property.
• Foster an environment to encourage continuous staff development and a strong customer service attitude.
• Other related duties as required. May require heavy lifting.
• Maintain good resident relations, address and document resident complaints and any emergencies in the building which occur during, over and above office hours.
• Further support efforts to ensure resident satisfaction and service delivery through prompt service, ongoing communication and follow up.
• Embrace and proactively supporting BGO’s culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility.
• Promptly respond to environmental hazards.
• Promote and ensure energy and utility efficient maintenance of the building.
• Participate in resident and staff community support events as appropriate.

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, eligible BGO employees participate in various incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

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