Property Maintenance Assistant

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.

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.