Maintenance Technician

About us : Lépine is well established as a premier builder and landlord in Eastern Ontario, and specializes in building premium, resort-style, multi-family apartment communities. We have built well over 10 million square feet of residential construction and continue to grow. The company's principals of uncompromising quality and investment in the future of real estate have been their guiding compass while charting a new course for the home building industry. With over 60 years of construction history and more than 40 multi-residential properties, Lépine has led the way in creating a new standard of living, unique in today's rental markets in Canada.

Lépine believes that when you build quality you build a solid investment. When living space is designed to reflect and connect with the beauty of the creation surrounding it, occupants are inspired to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Being active in nature and in the community fosters safe and respectful neighborhoods. These communities provide the structure of socially strong and prosperous cities which are in turn the foundation of this great country.

Purpose : As a Maintenance Technician your primary responsibility will be to demonstrate your expertise in addressing a diverse range of maintenance tasks, focusing on resolving work orders in both common areas and residential units. Your role will involve close collaboration with the Property Administrator to ensure the seamless functionality and aesthetic appeal of our properties. Additionally, you will actively participate in the on-call rotation, showcasing your commitment to maintaining a high standard of service and responsiveness. Join our team and contribute to the overall satisfaction of our residents by ensuring the optimal condition and functionality of our properties.

Responsibilities :

• Develop thorough knowledge of the physical building and all its HVAC, M&E, and plumbing systems.
• Ensure full knowledge of the Fire Safety Plan, the fire alarm system, and its components (such as sprinklers, fire pumps, generators, elevators etc.)
• Perform fire equipment inspections throughout the building.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs, including preventative mechanical maintenance and common elements repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Complete apartment inspections as needed, including review of apartments at turnover.
• Complete unit turnover, including cleaning, painting, and completing repairs to ensure the apartment is restored to move-in ready condition.
• Perform drywall repairs, and minor carpentry repairs.
• Prepare and organize waste and recycling bins to maintain order and cleanliness in designated garbage areas. Move waste and recycling bins to prescribed areas on established pick-up days.
• Seasonal outdoor work - light shoveling of snow and minor landscaping maintenance duties on an as-needed basis.
• At times and only as-needed, cleaning duties may be assigned.
• Ensure tenant satisfaction by delivering prompt, courteous service and completing all work in a professional manner.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work and comply with all Occupational Health and Safety practices and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date records and daily work logs; must be computer literate.
• Be on call outside of regularly scheduled hours and on weekends, as part of a rotational on call schedule.
• Perform all duties according to established standards and frequencies.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma.
• WHMIS, Working at Heights, Standard First Aid qualifications is an asset.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience in a maintenance or superintendent role correcting and resolving various problems related to water, lighting, HVAC and other systems.
• Willingness to work at any of the assigned locations (Ottawa and surrounding areas, including Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and Renfrew).
• Basic computer skills.
• Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take the initiative, work independently and possess a strong work ethic.
• Excellent customer service and a good understanding of onsite safety measures.
• The ability to work on-call, with evening, night and weekend scheduling, is required.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License.
• As a condition of employment, must present and maintain a valid Ontario Class G driver's license and a driving record acceptable to our insurer.
• As a condition of employment, must pass a Criminal Background Check
• Fluency in English. French is an asset.

Role Specific Requirements :

• This is a live-out position.
• Participate in the out-of-hours rotational (every second week) schedule, which required that you are on-call to respond to emergencies during out-of-hours (5:00pm to 8:00am)
• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines, which may create stress.
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