Live Out Maintenance Technician

DMS Property Management Ltd., is looking for a **Live-Out** **Maintenance Technician** to be a key member of the property management team in **Hamilton**.

Reporting to the Property Manager under limited supervision and working independently. The key responsibilities of the **Maintenance Technician** include but are not limited to:

- Performing various building maintenance and repairs;
- Complete repairs in the turnover unit as per the scope of work approved by management
- Conducting routine inspections of the premises and equipment
- Perform other maintenance inside the units and in common areas as directed by the Property Manager
- Building coverage when the site's staff are off duty or on vacation upon the request of the Property Manager
- Must possess the knowledge and demonstrate sufficient skills in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, and renovations
- Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary
- Respond to after business hours & weekend emergency calls
- Have a truck or appropriate vehicle to carry tools, supplies, etc.
- Good interpersonal and communicating skills, and good client servicing skills,
- Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them
- Ability to repair machines, equipment or structures as necessary
- Ability to read and write English; and understand written and verbal instructions,
- Able to work as a team member, contributing skills and ideas to provide the best possible environment,
- Physical ability to perform tasks as outlined,
- Other assignments within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as reasonable requested from time to time by management.

**Desired Skills and Experience**
- Proven maintenance experience.
- High school education at a minimum. Additional educational or trades courses are an asset
- Minimum 6 years of building maintenance experience
- Demonstrated carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills are a must
- Experience with drywalling, tiling and appliance repair is a strong asset
- Knowledge and expertise with hand and power tools
- Ability to work outdoors, lift up to 25 kilos, and work at heights on ladders,
- Maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy as well as a positive attitude and effective interpersonal skills,
- Awareness of occupational health and safety practices
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team,
- Ability to solve problems common to the job
- Must be organized, able to multi-task, strong attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to pass a criminal and background check
- Have a valid G driver's license.

Tentative start date**:as soon as possible**
- DMS is one of Canada's premiere real estate services companies managing a wide range of property types and providing tenants and landlords with superior service and outstanding value. DMS was ranked Canada’s 2nd largest apartment manager in Canada in May 2018 by Canadian Apartment Magazine and is currently managing over 18 million square feet with a value of over $3.5B._
- We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Building Maintenance: 5 years (required)
- Carpentry, Electrical & Plumbing: 6 years (required)

Work Location: One location