Colpitts Developments is looking for a full time Apartment Maintenance Technician to join our property maintenance team in Fredericton.
This is a hands-on position supporting the day-to-day maintenance of our residential rental properties. The successful candidate will work with the Apartment Maintenance Supervisor and other members of the maintenance team to keep apartments, common areas and properties secure, functional and well maintained.
We're looking for someone with practical maintenance skills who is comfortable working independently, dealing respectfully with residents and handling a variety of repairs rather than doing the same thing every day.
What you'll be doing
- Respond to maintenance and service requests in occupied rental units.
- Complete repairs and maintenance in vacant units during apartment turnovers.
- Perform minor plumbing repairs, including taps, sinks, toilets and related fixtures.
- Perform basic electrical tasks within the scope of the position, such as replacing outlets, switches and light fixtures.
- Complete drywall repairs, patching and finish work.
- Carry out basic carpentry and general repairs.
- Repair or replace flooring, including laminate, hardwood and ceramic tile.
- Assist with preventative maintenance and related documentation.
- Maintain common areas, grounds and other Company property as required.
- Identify maintenance concerns that require additional attention or specialized trades.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with tenants, coworkers and supervisors.
- Follow Colpitts' workplace health and safety requirements.
- Participate in the maintenance team's on-call rotation.
- Assist with snow removal and seasonal property maintenance as required.
What we're looking for
Required:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Ability to meet Colpitts' driver eligibility and insurance requirements, including providing an acceptable driver's abstract.
- Ability to communicate effectively with tenants, coworkers and supervisors.
- Good judgment and a practical approach to troubleshooting and repairs.
- Strong customer-service skills and the ability to work respectfully in occupied residential units.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Reliable attendance and ability to respond to assigned service requests in a timely manner.
- Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
- Willingness to complete Colpitts' required pre-employment police record check.
- Current legal entitlement to work in Canada.
Preferred:
- At least one year of residential, apartment or building maintenance experience.
- Practical experience with plumbing, drywall, carpentry, flooring and general repairs.
- Experience completing apartment turnovers.
- Experience with preventative property maintenance.
- Previous experience working in occupied residential properties.
You do not need to be an expert in every maintenance discipline. We're interested in applicants with a solid practical skill base, good judgment and the ability and willingness to learn.
Colpitts offers:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Company events
- Casual dress
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Able to meet Colpitts' driver eligibility and insurance requirements, including providing an acceptable driver's abstract?
- Which of the following do you have practical experience performing?
- Are you able to participate in an on-call rotation?
Yes / No
- Willing to complete Colpitts' required pre-employment police record check as a condition of employment?
- Are you currently legally entitled to work in Canada? Yes/No