Maintenance Technician

**About Us**

Homeward Trust Edmonton (HTE) is a not-for-profit organization charged with ending homelessness in Edmonton. Our efforts are guided by community needs and priorities as outlined in A Place to Call Home: Edmonton’s Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Homeward Trust has a dynamic work environment, filled with high-energy, dedicated, and passionate people.

Homeward Trust coordinates and provides resources for local efforts that address homelessness and its devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities. We work with agencies, neighborhoods, mainstream systems, community members, and all orders of government in pursuit of this singular objective, grounded in the belief that we can and will end homelessness in Edmonton. Homeward Trust is proud that our community is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in this work.

Homeward Trust embraces the Housing First philosophy. This philosophy follows the principles of finding housing accommodations first and then establishing the supports required by the client to remain in a home. Homeward Trust Edmonton’s programs involve both housing (capital project funding, property management and sourcing access to new or existing units for client use) and supportive services to individuals in or seeking access to housing programs.

**Position Summary**

Are you experienced in residential repairs, renovations, and maintenance? Homeward Trust Edmonton is seeking a Maintenance Technician who can provide general maintenance, repair, and upkeep of our residential properties, buildings, and land. Our housing portfolio includes over 25 buildings, primarily residential or apartment units, and we require a skilled professional to manage this. This mobile role requires self-management, initiative, independence of action, and personal accountability as the majority of duties are conducted off-site and at multiple locations.

**Knowledge, Skills**,** and Abilities**

The Maintenance Technician should possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of maintenance systems and equipment, general construction, plumbing, and electrical knowledge, and the ability to safely operate a variety of power and non-power tools. You will also be required to safely operate landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, hedgers, etc. and be able to maneuver up to 70 kg with proper equipment. You should have knowledge of legislation about residential tenancies, building operating systems & maintenance, and health and safety regulations. Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are required to interact effectively with tenants, colleagues, contractors, and vendors to achieve results and a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service.

**Key Responsibilities**

As a Maintenance Technician, your key responsibilities will include planning, coordinating, and completing repairs/maintenance and improvements for all buildings, fixtures, appliances, equipment, and other general upkeep on a timely basis to ensure tenant satisfaction and safety. You will also complete minor suite renovations or upgrade work including painting, general carpentry, plumbing, and light fixture upgrades. Additionally, you will conduct Preventative Maintenance inspections and reporting, general maintenance to building exteriors, parking areas, and common areas, general landscaping, mowing, hedge trimming, shoveling sidewalks, and common walkways, and complete the make-ready process of vacant apartments as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. You will be responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled, alerting the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur in residential units. You will also be responsible for invoice, expense, and mileage reimbursement monthly, maintaining a professional courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees, and ensuring compliance with all work-related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner.

**Working Conditions**

The Maintenance Technician must be available for on-call after-hours maintenance duties on a shared rotation basis and available for response 24/7 while on-call. You should have a valid AB driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Mileage and tool allowance will be provided, and a police clearance is required. You must follow Covid-19 Safety Protocols and Procedures.