Maintenance Technician

**Job description**

ABOUT PIER 4 RESIDENTIAL

At Pier 4 Residential, we pride ourselves on setting a standard for each property we manage to ensure our residents enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable living experience. To ensure we are consistently delivering this to our residents, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician (not live-in) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to join our team.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who is self-motivated, able to work independently, and take initiative on various tasks.

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician’s responsibilities include but are not limited to maintenance and quality repairs of the interior and exterior of properties, renovations/remodeling, and small plumbing and electrical jobs, providing on-call support 24/7 for emergencies for multiple sites in Southwestern Ontario and/or as may be required.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work orders as assigned. Ensure resident issues and service requests are addressed within 24 hours (minor repairs and maintenance tasks) and regular check-in’s with Property Manager as directed.
- Ability to follow and complete a daily, weekly & monthly task schedule
- Repairing and renovating vacant/occupied units and common areas.
- Performing minor electrical and plumbing work as assigned (examples: lighting replacement, replacing toilets).
- Cleaning duties, as assigned, which may include litter pick-up, sweeping, snow shoveling/plowing, lawn cutting/exterior maintenance work or other duties assigned by the Property Manager.
- Basic understanding of all applicable laws, legislation and rights concerning residents/landlord relations.
- Familiar with the emergency operation of electrical, elevator, boiler, fire panel and safety systems, mechanical systems, sprinkler and timer systems.
- Available for on-call duties, evenings and weekends. Hours may change based on operational needs. Must be able to handle emergencies occurring after regular office hours.
- Willing to travel to/among various locations within Southwestern Ontario.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven relevant plumbing/electrical/carpentry skills.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills required.
- Ability to problem-solve, multi-task and remain detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Possess and maintain a valid Ontario G driver’s license in good standing (clean driver’s abstract)
- High School Diploma and 5+ years of work-related experience.
- Previous experience in residential maintenance or related field.
- WHMIS training, knowledge of applicable legislation respecting residential tenancies in Ontario and the rights and obligations of Landlords and Tenants an asset.
- Own hand and power tools (they are not provided) and work vehicle.

Forward your cover letter and resumé, along with all relevant certifications to the attention of the Hiring Manager.

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

COVID-19 considerations:
The employee must be fully vaccinated/boosted, follow all COVID-19 advice of the Public Health Agency of Canada, CDC, and Health Unit. The employee will clean/sanitize all surfaces touched, ensure 6’ physical distance, and follow Pier 4's PPE requirements.

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 5 years (preferred)