Renovations and Building Maintenance Associate

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate 33,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Boardwalk recognizes our Associates as our most valuable asset. We are proud to provide competitive wages, profit-sharing, and amazing benefits like flexible group medical and dental, fitness reimbursement, training and development, group RRSP matching, rental discounts, and more

**Responsibilities**:
Ensure the health, comfort and safety of our Customers
Ensure daily communication with all site Associates
Address Customer Requests for Maintenance (CRFM’s) within 72 hours.
Fix it right the first time
Vacant suite maintenance, renovations and touch ups as per established quality standards
General common area and building maintenance
Coordinate inspections of turnover suites with Customer Service Representatives
Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Preventative Maintenance inspections and reporting
Ensure contractors arrive as per scheduled timelines and complete their work as per the conditions of contract
Snow removal as required
Touch-up painting in common areas as required
Ensure proper and accurate inventory management
Perform on call emergency maintenance according to schedule provided by Leader
Complete all required administration for the position on a tablet
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Leader

**Experience and Educational Requirements**:
2-3 years renovation experience
Mold Remediation and Asbestos Abatement certifications preferred

**Technical Requirements**:
Working knowledge of English language both verbal and written
Familiarity with computer tablets a must

**Should be proficient in the below skills**:
Drywall - Framing installation/repair, drywall installation/repair
Tiles - Tub surround and backsplash installation/repair
Painting and finishes - cleaning, sanding, priming, painting, textured surfaces
Countertops - all areas of repair, replace countertops
Floors - replace subfloor, laminate/carpet/tile repair and/or replace, baseboard installation/repair
Doors/Windows/cabinets - repair/replace closet doors, interior doors and frames, exterior doors and frames, repair/replace window coverings/locks/hardware, passage/lockset installation/repair, cabinets repair/replace
Plumbing - basic plumbing, installation and repair of toilets, sinks, faucets, valves, replace dip tube on hot water heater, solder pipes, run power auger to clear blocked lines
Electrical - installation and troubleshooting of light fixtures, switches and receptacles

**The following skills would be considered an asset**:
Basic Boiler/Heating - change canister filter, familiar with all gauges, shut offs, chemical testing, taps, piping, zone valves,
Furnace - oil motor, change belt, replace thermocouple, replace thermostat,
Locks - all aspects of repair/replace, rekey and mastering weiser, taymor, schlage
Appliance repair/installation

**Non-Technical Requirements**:
Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Ability to fix the problem correctly the first time
Dedicated to building better communities for all our Customers and surrounding communities
Ability to take responsibility for all actions and decisions and to follow through until a resolution is obtained
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Strong planning and organizational skills coupled with ability to multi-task and prioritize (excellent time-management skills)
Ability to work independently (self managed) and with other Associates in a team environment
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and be flexible in nature
Displays a high level of initiative and commitment to excellence
Demonstrates a positive attitude, enthusiasm and assertiveness
Ensure have all tools on the tool list
Ability to spend up to eight hours walking, standing, climbing stairs, lifting
Ability to maneuver up to 90kg with the proper equipment
Must have vehicle and clean driving record

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Statement

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team that will honour and celebrate your experiences, perspectives and unique identity regardless of age, ethnicity, race, colour, abilities, religion, socio-economic status, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Together, our communities strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

We believe every Associate in our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of values, customs and experience to better understand and engage with the world around us, identify challenges, so as to discover, design and deliver solutions together.