Maintenance Technician/Painter

For over 60 years, TerraCorp Management has been providing quality apartments across Southwestern Ontario. Quality, value, and commitment are present in all of TerraCorp's suites. Our apartments are "home" to our residents, offering modern comforts, renovated interiors and exteriors, and building and community amenities in various communities. In order to assure our customer's satisfaction, we are looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician/Painter.

The successful candidate will be responsible to complete different work orders with a particular strength in Drywall Repair/Painting. Other abilities include but are not limited to carpentry, minor electrical, minor plumbing, plastering and basic appliance repairs. The duties of the Employee shall include, but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform drywall and plaster repairs, including surface preparation for painting.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance on fences, gates, and related structures.
• Complete basic carpentry work including repair, adjustment, and installation of doors, cabinets, baseboards, shoe molding, countertops, and vanities.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs and replacements such as toilets, seals, faucets, sinks, and shower fixtures; assist in diagnosing issues prior to engaging licensed technicians.
• Replace or repair light fixtures, electrical outlets, and switches; provide preliminary troubleshooting of electrical issues.
• Undertake minor flooring repairs, including patching gaps in hardwood or laminate flooring.
• Diagnose and perform minor appliance repairs or replacements, including refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers, and dryers; escalate complex issues to appropriate service providers as needed.
• Execute residential painting projects, including surface preparation, priming, and finishing using various techniques to meet company standards.
• Complete tile work including repair or replacement of ceramic or vinyl tile as required.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff and special project teams to complete renovations, unit turnovers, and other assigned property management tasks.
• Respond to work orders in a timely and professional manner; document maintenance activities and report unresolved issues to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment; comply with all safety regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of multi– Residential Highrises
• Have the tools required to complete the responsibilities of the job effectively and correctly
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively as well as to create and maintain effective working relationships with members of TerraCorp Management Inc.'s staff, subcontractors, tenants, and visitors

Skills and Experience:

• Painting - 5 years (Preferred)
• General Maintenance - 5 years (Preferred)
• Drywalling - 2 years (Preferred)
• Electrical (minor) - 2 years (Preferred)
• Carpentry - 3 years (Preferred)
• Minor Plumbing repairs
• Great attention to detail
• Customer service oriented
• Good communication skills, to ensure items are addressed as needed
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Positive attitude and team player
• Must have their own vehicle

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. By applying to this position, you are confirming you are legally eligible to work in Canada.

If accommodations are required, please bring this to the attention of the hiring manager if contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you possess a reliable vehicle and the flexibility to travel for work-related purposes?

Experience:

• painting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person