Maintenance Repairperson

**Job description**

Position Overview

**Responsibilities**:
The Maintenance Repairperson(s) is responsible for:

- Repairs and maintenance of housing units as required by daily work orders and preparation for unit turnover.
- General upkeep of buildings and grounds to project a positive image of community housing.
- Repair and/or replace doors, windows, screens, cabinets, cupboards, and countertops.
- Removal and replacement of floor tiles, laminate and carpet/carpet tiles flooring and countertops
- Minor electrical repairs; plumbing tasks, including unclogging drains, repairing, or replacing faucets, sinks, toilets, and laundry tubs.
- Drywall repair or replacement, ceramic tile repairs and grouting
- Test, check and inspect mechanical and life safety systems when requested or as needed, provide assistance to contractors and emergency personnel.
- Basic plumbing tasks such as replacement of sinks, faucets, water supply lines, draining of lines, toilets, and unclogging of drains.
- Basic carpentry such as drywall repairs including finishing of joints and patches, replacement of drywall, and framing and hanging of existing or new interior doors.
- Cleaning of all common areas including lounges, laundry rooms, garbage rooms and compactors, elevators, elevator rooms, boiler rooms, storage areas, fire exits, stairwells, windows, and public washrooms.
- Landscaping duties including grass cutting, maintenance of flower beds, snow removal and snow/ice control.
- Prepare housing units and other residential units prior to the arrival of new residents.
- Maintain and/or repair of steps, railings and other fixtures found in public areas.
- Ensure that security and safety measures are in place and perform unit, building, and systems inspections as required.
- Maintenance Repair staff are required to work a rotational on-call schedule to respond to emergencies on evenings and weekends.
- Regular janitorial cleaning such as mopping, vacuuming, sweeping and window washing at various locations.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- The successful applicant will be a self-motivated, team player with the ability to deal tactfully and resourcefully with tenants and situations related to daily maintenance in apartment buildings, seniors’ units, or family townhouse complexes.
- Completion of secondary school
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a repair worker, maintenance technician or building maintenance worker with proven ability to provide a broad range of maintenance repairs and proficiency in use of tools and equipment required to perform the functions of the position.
- Must be familiar with life safety and mechanical systems.
- Certification in trades would be an asset.
- Knowledge of basic electrical standards for installation and repairs.
- Knowledge of basic plumbing installation and repair practices.
- Intermediate computer and technology skills required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted Class G Driver’s License.