Junior Maintenance Technician

**THE TEAM**:
Porte has been serious about real estate since 1968 and in those 55+ years we’ve realized we aren’t just developing or managing properties, we’re helping build communities and enriching lives. You’ll find that spirit in our award-winning developments, extraordinary charitable work and in every employee who proudly calls Porte their place of work. When people feel this good about doing their job, amazing things happen.

There are countless reasons to consider a career with Porte. For starters, you’ll be part of an encouraging, supportive team with plenty of room for growth. Plus, you’ll enjoy many Porte Perks, these are just a few:

- Kickstart Mondays with coffee and weekend banter
- Training and educational events throughout the year
- A social committee that plans creative gatherings to make sure we are having fun

Our focus on building communities is carried out in many ways and everyone at Porte is encouraged to get involved. We fundraise each holiday season for the Food Bank, we set aside a budget to match employee charitable donations, and we run a charity from our office called Cassie + Friends that is dedicated to changing the lives of children who are living with Juvenile Arthritis. Plus, we give back to the community through each of our new developments by donating $100 per home that is built to the Breakfast Club of Canada to help ensure kids don’t go to school hungry.

And, of course, you’ll be an integral part of a family company building on over 54 years of success, and progressive leadership in the real estate industry. We have big plans to continue to grow, which include increasing our residential rental and commercial portfolios, expanding into new markets across BC and Calgary and happily housing hundreds of homeowners each year. Learn more about Porte at porte.ca.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Junior Maintenance Technician plays a hands-on role in ensuring properties' proper functioning and upkeep. The responsibilities include ensuring a safe living environment, addressing preventive and corrective maintenance issues, personally overseeing unit and common area renovations, completing suite turnovers and upholding compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Situated directly east of Deerfoot Trail, provides excellent exposure to 167,000 vehicles per day. Just 5 minutes from downtown, and in a natural setting extending over 20 acres, The Park at Willowglen brings a breath of fresh air to the working environment.

This community of low-rise office buildings has been designed to make your office workspace work to your advantage. Eleven red-brick and metal sided buildings of one, two and three storeys, are combined in a campus-like arrangement, interspersed with gardens, grass and private parking.

**JOB DUTIES**:

- General Building Management knowledge required.
- Operate a variety of equipment such as; truck with a trailer, truck with a snowplow, walk-behind sweeper, backpack blower, lawn mower, string trimmer, hedge pruner, skid steer Perform tasks in snow removal and landscaping such as snow plowing, sweeping, blowing, hauling, shoveling, mowing, trimming, ice melt/prevention, etc.
- General Painting and aesthetic maintenance of common areas
- Garbage removal
- Demonstrate safety leadership and safe work practices at all times
- Respond to service requests and emergencies
- Portray a professional and courteous image of the organization as a front-line contact with clients/tenants
- Perform regular inspections and record keeping of the site locations while ensuring the appearance is in accordance with contract and Company standards
- Minor plumbing and mechanical repairs on base building equipment
- Contacting and managing 3rd party contractors for projects and repairs as required
- A minimum of 1-2 years of industry experience and can demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of building systems and controls, HVAC trouble shooting and repairs, and experience with automation systems would be an asset
- Continuous learning and improvement is the culture of the team. Willingness to learn and grow.
- Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a teamwork environment
- Driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking

**Teamwork**:
Participates actively as a key member of the property management team, fostering collaboration with colleagues and working seamlessly with the property management and maintenance team. Demonstrates strong teamwork and leadership skills, overseeing the training and supervision of staff to ensure a positive and productive working environment.

**Qualifications**:
Required training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

- 1-2 years of professional experience in property management, hospitality, or retail/commercial operations and maintenance.
- Ability to work outside of core hours and respond to after-hou