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Maintenance Manager/Superintendent

Ottawa Full Time

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Provide responsive, professional customer service to all tenants in order to build positive tenant relations and communications
  • Preparation of units for new tenants, including assembling new furniture, hanging washroom fixtures and ensuring all furnishing are installed and operating
  • Coordinate ongoing maintenance and inspections to comply with all relevant laws, codes, and company policies
  • Keeping the properties healthy, habitable, presentable, and operational
  • Maintain a high level of maintenance and repair standards and follow up
  • Ensuring no water damage
  • Regular cadence of property visits ensuring no break-in’s/illegal tenants or vandalism
  • Determine what is needed for the properties to withstand any environmental changes
  • Maintain records of repairs and invoices
  • Negotiate service contracts when necessarily
  • Schedule and inspect work
  • Repair or replace damage
  • Hire and supervise 3rd party companies when needed
  • Help with development of budgets for the upkeep of equipment and property structures
  • Conduct repairs on the company or building’s equipment such as heating and cooling systems, plumbing systems, or electrical systems
  • Perform general aesthetic upkeep which can include painting, basic carpentry, or landscaping
  • Handle pest control issues by spraying insecticide or calling and coordinating with the appropriate professionals
  • Ensure locks are functioning properly and responding when there are issues
  • Maintain and carry out a calendar of monthly and annual equipment checkups or repairs
  • Provide after-hours emergency service when required
  • Respond to tenant questions, concerns, emergencies, and complaints in a timely manner.

Required Skills

  • General construction; carpentry, plumbing, roofing, masonry, painting, landscaping
  • Able to forecast the need for improvements before they become issues
  • Organization
  • Record-keeping/invoicing
  • Ability to work in various temperatures
  • Ability to lift heavy objects; should be in overall good physical health
  • Ability to solve basic problems that may arise on the job
  • Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner and be able to prioritize important work
  • Ability to communicate any issues or problems to upper management while also being able to work with other staff members to get a particular job completed
  • Ability to organize calendars and appointments especially in relation to regular required maintenance
  • Ability to multitask and juggle a variety of appointments and requests at one time
  • Shows initiative and demonstrates accountability

Qualifications

  • Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
  • Possess a clean background check if requested
  • Any trades licensing is considered a strong asset
  • Knowledge of electrical, and plumbing systems in day-to-day tasks for the job
  • Ability to complete routine plumbing repairs, repairs – an asset
  • Knowledge of heating and air conditioning units, plumbing systems, and electrical systems
  • Advanced understanding of maintenance equipment, procedures, and techniques
  • Proven ability to comply with operational policies and procedures, codes, and regulation
  • Previous maintenance/contracting/construction work for at least 5 years is preferred
  • WHMIS training and any other health and safety training is preferred
  • Connections within the trades industry an asset
  • Own a cellular phone
  • High school diploma minimum education
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
  • Possess ability to connect with a variety of personalities on the phone and in person
  • Available to be on call and respond to maintenance requests on nights and weekends

Job Type: Full-time permanent

Salary: $55,000-$60,000/year in wages and living expenses plus bonus

Schedule: Flexible

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
Back to Job Postings Posted January 29, 2024

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