If you have excellent maintenance skills, can manage your own time, live in or near Selkirk, this might be a good fit.

We are looking for someone who can diagnose maintenance issues and perform basic/intermediate repairs and keep a 2-building 95 unit property in good physical condition and appearance. Troubleshoots and performs repairs on issues such as plumbing, minor HV AC, small appliances and various other building, related matters. Paints and repairs drywall. Ensures that building exterior and grounds are well maintained.

- Performs minor plumbing repair such as toilet, faucet, tap kitchen and bathroom repair and replacement
- Basic HV AC maintenance such as low voltage (120 volt or less) belt and thermostat replacement, electrical, blower motor and lower wheel bearing repair.
- Some minor electrical repair such as baseboard heating replacement, light fixture repair/replacement, changing switches and plugs, smoke detectors (i.e. battery replacement or sensor replacement).
- Conducts minor repairs on windows and doors, repairing or replacing appliances, locks and door handles. Checks for blown light fixtures or bulbs and repairs or replaces.
- Conducts minor make-ready maintenance on apartments such as painting, drywall patching, mudding, taping, minor flooring and other misc. duties.
- Works closely with corporate office staff and outside vendors on major make-ready maintenance to ensure that make-readies are completed for tenant move-ins. Inspects unit and ensures that vendor’s work is up to standards and everything is working properly.




- Maintains building exterior including basic grounds as required, i.e. snow removal on all sidewalks and entrances to the buildings to ensure tenant safety. Oversees third-party snow removal in parking lots. Mows and edges the lawn once per week.
- Cleans litter from grounds. Garbage control – maintains garbage and recycling area and rolls out garbage bins to pick up area and other adhoc duties.
- Conducts daily inspection of both properties, checks lights, all entry doors to ensure they are working properly as well as exit signs are illuminated.
- Checks that the HV AC system is at temperature. Check airflow in hallway. Checks for foul orders in both buildings.
- Check roofs when we have a large amount of rain to ensure there are no leaks.
- Communicates with, orchestrates the work of, and monitors the performance of other professionals, vendors and contractors during repair work, renovations and ongoing projects.
- Completes work log and submits to corporate office.
- Answers emergency maintenance calls after hours. Must live near the Selkirk area in order to respond timely. Must carry emergency phone.
- Polished appearance with a high level of professionalism.

Profile needed to be successful





- 2-3 years previous maintenance, handy-man or basic renovation experience or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Prior experience in apartment building maintenance or a related field is preferred.
- Painting, taping and dry wall repair experience.
- Basic mechanical experience a plus i.e. water shut offs and main line shut-offs.
- Must be able to prioritize maintenance issues and have the ability to adapt to the situation at hand.
- Must be self-motivated, able to work independently, make sound decisions, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Must be detailed oriented, can multi-task and able to prioritize job requests.
- Trouble shooting experience necessary along with the ability to provide creative solutions to problems.
- Job task planning and organizing is imperative.
- Robust communication skills due to frequent contact with tenants, owners, management, and vendors.
- Must be able to travel to pick up supplies and misc. items. Mileage is reimbursed.
- Ability to pass criminal records check

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Application question(s):
- If you are not directly in Selkirk, how long does it take you to get to Selkirk?

Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)

Location:
- Selkirk, MB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Building Maintenance Technician (Selkirk)
🏢 Tollak Place
📍 Selkirk