Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

· Responsible for maintaining all functions of commercial and industrial buildings

· Must be able to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced work environment

· Complete preventative maintenance tasks

· Maintain the equipment and machinery of the company

· Follow all OHSA and company policies

· Personal development – continues to develop skills through training courses, and skills research

· Reports unsafe conditions in a tenant's unit to a supervisor

· Maintain a clean work environment

· Comprehend and execute general instructions and solve problems in common situations

· Assume a wide variety of roles to coordinate job tasks with those of coworkers, tenants and contractors

· Work alongside external contractors or vendors when necessary, ensuring quality and timely completion of specialized tasks

· Continuous improvement – generate new ideas/suggestions, methods to improve equipment and reduce costs

· Performs maintenance/repairs such as:

o Plumbing: Diagnose and repair all types of plumbing related issues and understand plumbing codes. Examples: replace washers/faucets and toilets, clear sinks, toilets and drains, clear grease traps/sumps, replace pumps/motors, repair pipe systems, snake drains, soldering pipes, replace hot water tanks, plumb new locations

o Electrical: reset breakers, run wire/cabling, replace interior and exterior lighting

o HVAC: Troubleshoot HVAC issues and read error codes. Multimeter experience and high voltage experience.

o Snow/Landscaping: Provide additional support for snow removal and salting as needed, grounds maintenance (as needed), keep properties free of debris

o General Maintenance: Caulk windows/doors/siding, replace door seals for man doors & roll up doors, replace roll up door panels, overhead door maintenance, painting, drywall, clean out catch basins/socks, replace flooring, concrete work, asphalt repair, carpentry and fence repair

What We Want This Person to Bring

· An eagerness to learn and must be teachable

· Attention to detail and ability to multitask

· Ability to work safely and to use all proper PPE and safety equipment as required

· Computer skills – proficiency in basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills (timesheets)

· Organizational/multi-task skills – ability to allocate one's time effectively (prioritize tasks)

· Ability to work under timeline pressures

· Ability to work independently and as a team with coworkers and contractors

· Ability to accurately track and report time spent on tasks in the form of detailed timesheets

· Decision making skills – ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning, ability to use logical and strategic approaches to resolving challenges and is adaptable to new ideas

· Someone who is a self-starter with a high degree of initiative, creativity and flexibility

· Communication skills – ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written, able to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with tenants, coworkers, supervisors and office staff

· Ability to lift 50lbs regularly

· Must be comfortable to work at heights, Working at Heights certification would be an asset

· Backhoe, skid steer, and forklift experience would be an asset

· Experience working a variety of power tools, chain saws and gas-powered saws is required

· General maintenance of company vehicles: tire changes, fluid changes, minor repairs

· Commercial plumbing, electrical and HVAC experience is a must

· 3-5 years trade experience with sound technical hands-on experience

· Must have a valid G license and have experience driving with trailers

What We Offer

· We offer competitive compensation

· We offer great benefits

· You will gain experience in a variety of different areas

· You will have room to grow within the company and develop your skills

· You will have a wide variety of different tasks so you will not be stuck doing the same thing everyday

· We are a family-oriented business and you are treated as such

· We are a dog friendly office

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• maintenance: 5 years (required)
• Plumbing: 2 years (preferred)
• Power tool: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person