The Operations Technician is responsible for maintaining residential buildings by completing maintenance and repair tasks in common areas and residents' homes. This includes troubleshooting and repairing plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, appliances, and building equipment. The role also involves responding to work orders, performing inspections, supporting building operations, and ensuring properties are secure, well-maintained, and operating efficiently.

This role is a part of an on-call rotation and must be available for evening, night, and weekend scheduling.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Operations Technician will perform repairs to our buildings and residential units and play an important role in providing a best-in-class living experience for our residents by:

Repairing plumbing fixtures and systems

Performing minor electrical repairs or modifications to standard household wiring and fixtures

Inspecting and servicing mechanical & heating equipment systems

Inspecting and servicing household appliances

Monitoring and adjusting when appropriate, the building systems (HVAC, elevators, life safety, etc.)

Reporting any problems to the office or contractors.

Performing any necessary repairs to, or installation of, interior wall and floor finishes and cabinetry.

Minor carpentry and masonry repairs on building exteriors, and repairs

Replacing any locking systems and devices.

At times, there may be Grounds keeping and cleaning duties

Delivering materials, notices, and equipment

Providing assistance to other staff to enable completion of work in a timely and secure manner

Responding on a 24 hour/day basis, when on call





Initiating work orders on handheld devices and providing written or narrated descriptions of work completed

Observing and reporting on the state of repair of various elements of our Accora Village properties

Estimating material and labor requirements for proposed work

Complying with all Occupational Health and Safety practices and regulations

Assist in maintaining an inventory of equipment and materials

Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Secondary School Diploma -or Equivalent

3 years of relevant experience with property maintenance, or equivalent demonstrated work experience is expected (demonstrated general maintenance skills, carpentry, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical, as well as troubleshooting and on call experience)

Trade certification in a relevant field is an asset

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements

Must be able to work and problem solve in a variety of adverse conditions

History of continuous updating of job knowledge especially with respect to code changes and technological advancement, for building systems and construction methods through workshops, conferences, seminars, self-study The ability to work on-call, evening, night, and weekend scheduling is required.





Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License and reliable vehicle

As a condition of employment, must have a valid Criminal Background Check

Reasonable fluency in written and verbal English. Other language skills are an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

Interior and exterior work in all weather conditions

Frequent exposure to driving in all weather conditions

Exposure to unsanitary conditions, noise, dust, and fumes The implies the performance of repetitive tasks

Occasional overtime may be required to meet deadlines

Entry into resident's homes

Frequent travel between buildings to visit properties and inspect equipment

Occasional lifting and carrying tools or equipment up to 50 pounds may be require

When you join Ferguslea Properties in this role, you gain access to:

Health/ Wellness initiatives

Maternity/Paternity leave top-up program

10 Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Program

Use of our recreation centre, fitness amenities, and related programming

Community Involvement & philanthropy opportunities

Corporate RRSP Program

Educational Support programs

Regular Employee engagement opportunities

Free parking

Opportunities to attend Hockey, football, soccer games & concerts

Rent discounts for full-time permanent employees living on site

Room for advancement & internal promotions

Paid training & development opportunities

Compensation: $50,000 annually Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy * Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

📌 Operations Technician (Montreal)
🏢 Ferguslea-Properties-Limite
📍 Montreal