Property Maintenance Assistant

Property Maintenance Assistant

Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Department: Housing
Employee Group: GVRDEU
Location: Housing - North West Area
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $34.43 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)
This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Housing Department is seeking a Property Maintenance Assistant who will work with the North West Area team to ensure a portfolio of rental properties (apartment and townhouse sites) are well maintained using organizational technical skills to effect repairs, manage contractors and employ preventative maintenance measures.

You are familiar with building technologies, a self-starter, highly motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.

This role: (The duties describe are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all inclusive.)

• Carry out unit and property inspections as assigned and complete related reports required.
• Carry out equipment inspections and servicing as assigned and attest to results in the prescribed reporting formats. Inspect and/or supervise the work of outside trades or contractors as assigned.
• Carry out direct maintenance repairs on assigned projects and/or on specifically assigned maintenance projects within the portfolio. Work might include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and other related general repair or preventative maintenance activities. Typical maintenance duties will include those itemized on Appendix A attached. Maintain personal tool inventory as outlined in Appendix B attached.
• The Property Maintenance Assistant may provide assistance and support to caretaking staff to enable them to carry out minor maintenance aspects of their jobs.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

To be successful, you have:

• Grade 12 and related courses or certifications in maintenance or property operations.
• Formal training in building technology and maintenance, such as a journeyman certificate or diploma in building technology from a community college.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in property/maintenance work.
• Bondable and possesses a valid BC driver's license.
• Small tools and hand tools etc. necessary to carry out general building maintenance work.
• Ability to assess the quality of work being carried out by independent trades or contractors in order to be able to recommend acceptance of it.
• Physical ability and knowledge required to carry out a wide range of maintenance and property repairs and ability to maintain required maintenance reports, written inspection reports, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with clients, other staff, independent trades and contractors.
• A good knowledge and understanding of residential building and construction techniques and practices.
• A good knowledge of residential maintenance and renovation methods, materials and equipment.
• A good knowledge of building codes and municipal requirements including safety and fire protection.
• Completion of a Criminal Records Check.

*Appendix A and Appendix B are available in Human Resources upon request.

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