Role overview

Job description:The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining luxury rental properties on behalf of York Property Management. This includes maintaining the internal and external structure, and ensuring buildings are safe and in pristine condition. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Luxury Maintenance Manager, and works daily with the Manager of Resident Experience, as well as on-site company partners.
Responsibilities
Maintain housing units to ensure the suites are safe and in pristine condition.
Main activities

Complete daily inspections, including building systems inspections, fire safety walk throughs, exterior grounds inspections
Complete daily work requests in Property Management software system, including minor electrical, plumbing, hardware, flooring, and carpentry
Perform winter snow removal along sidewalks and driveways, including weekends as required
Repair and install appliances, including stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, and washing machines
Perform preventative maintenance on fire alarms, appliances, dryer venting, and in suite air handlers
Perform routine preventative maintenance on swimming pool equipment and systems
Conduct regular inspections and testing of pool chemistry to ensure water quality and safety
Assist with weekly garbage and recycling pick up, as well as chute maintenance
Assist with power washing of the parking garage, sidewalks, and terraces as needed
Coordinating with vendors and contractors to complete work on the property
Inspect HVAC systems, sprinkler systems, and water pressure pump system
Inspect heat coil systems to make sure they are in working order
Inspect parking garage CO2 monitoring stations to maintain no faults
Providing access and supervise vendors and contractors to perform contracted work
Paint units and hallways and suite turnovers when required
Clean after any activities conducted
Participate in After Hours on Call and availability to work weekends as required
Perform administrative duties by keeping daily logs of tasks completed, and input into Propertyware database
Follow a preventative maintenance schedule for the property
Maintain equipment and tools
Order stock supplies
Follow work order instructions
Perform other related duties as required

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Experience in building maintenance is required
Building maintenance skills
Excellent mechanical skills
Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Client service and public interaction skills
Time management skills
Ability to take initiative and and work independently
Ability to use and/or learn how to use new technology for time tracking and work order purposes

York Property Management (YPM) manages 4,500+ residential apartment suites in Southwestern Ontario. YPM offers a variety of different layouts of suites which accommodate a diverse demographic of young couples, families, students and retirees. The company employs 130+ individuals working at head office, on site, or at various properties managed by YPM.
Our Mission at York Property Management is to work together in a safe, respectful, and friendly environment with effective communication to provide our residents quality service and a comfortable and positive living experience while being environmentally conscious.
Our vision is to create and maintain rental properties that all of our residents are proud to call home.
York Property Management is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds, identities and cultures.
Accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process upon request.
Please note that a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. A benefits package will be offered at 3 months of employment.
This posting is for a newly created position. We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.