Maintenance Technician

**Scope of the Position**

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the optimal condition of their assigned properties and building systems to ensure satisfied tenants and efficient building operations.

**Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities**

**Building Maintenance**
- Performing maintenance repairs in tenants’ suites, including plumbing (sinks & taps), removing and replacing toilets, heating, locks, fans, electrical, minor appliance repairs, and moving appliances (i.e., fridges & stoves).
- Preventative Maintenance of mechanical equipment, including Heat pumps, Boilers, hot water tanks, circulating pumps, Actuators, heat exchangers.
- Performing in-house maintenance, including changing locks and minor building and repairs as required, such as plumbing, minor drywall, painting, wallpaper repairs, cabinet replacements, and other duties are required.
- Using power tools, hand tools, and various auxiliary instruments for building cabinets, laminate countertops, doors, drywall, and other related work in suites and woodwork projects around the properties.
- Performing regular building inspections, checking and logging inspections in boiler rooms and other mechanical rooms of the properties.
- Assisting in the organization, inventory, and maintenance of the maintenance and carpentry shop (e.g., tools, materials, parts, etc.).
- Maintaining all interior and exterior lighting systems, including replacing lights, repairing, and managing lighting supplies.
- Maintaining the exterior grounds, including picking up litter, watering plants, pressure washing, and performing snow removal.
- Minor roof repairs (gutters, downspouts, drains).
- Assisting in the overall Preventive Maintenance Program for the properties.
- Completing work orders for deficiencies or repairs sighted throughout the properties.
- Maintaining high standards of service by providing a 24-hour turnaround for Tenant Work Orders using quality workmanship.
- Complying with the Workers Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and all applicable laws & regulations in accordance with the Residential Tenancy Act.
- Adhering to Rules & Policies for the property, such as Purchase Orders, Inventory Control, Employee Scheduling, which includes Tenant & Employee Privacy, Suite Entry, Smoking Policy, Hours of Work, Vacation Time, Sick Leave, and Medical Appointments.

**Other**
- Perform other duties as required.
- Adheres to and promotes Nch’ḵaỷ’s six Guiding Principles (Leadership, Trust, Respect, Wisdom, Competence, and Passion).

**Reports to**
- Maintenance Manager

**Knowledge, Skills, and Experience**
- Completion of high school diploma.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and intermediate computer skills, experience with Yardi Maintenance IQ an asset.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
- A demonstrated track record with 2 - 3 years in a related role.
- Experience in commercial and/or residential building maintenance and operations.
- General proficiency in the use of applicable materials, tools, and equipment.
- Physically capable to work on elevated platforms, climb ladders, and lift 50lbs unassisted on a regular basis.
- Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work independently and collaboratively while building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with tenants, contractors and co-workers.
- Ability to work independently, take on new challenges, and approach tasks with a positive, proactive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.
- Solid organizational and administrative skills to prepare and maintain work orders and related documentation effectively.
- Previous experience working with First Nations is an asset; a strong desire to learn about and uphold Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values and teachings in a respectful manner is essential for this role.

**Personal Aptitudes**
- Demonstrate attributes consistent with Nch’ḵay̓’ Development Corporation and Peterson’s Core Values.
- Relationships: We value and care about our relationships and treat everyone with dignity, respect, and trust.
- Integrity: We keep our promises and hold ourselves personally accountable for delivering on our commitments, acting with honesty and fairness.
- Entrepreneurship: We continuously seek opportunities and challenge ourselves to find better ways of creating value. We believe diverse approaches, opinions, and experiences contribute to better outcomes for our stakeholders.
- Gratitude: We are grateful for the opportunities we are given. We support initiatives that affect positive change in our communities and value the skills, strengths, and perspectives of our team.

**ABOUT NCH’ḴAY̓**

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation (Nch’ḵay̓) was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation -—Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw—to allow for the separation of business and politics. Nch’ḵay̓’s mandate is to develop, manage, and own the active businesses