Property Maintenance Assistant

Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than February 28, 2027) Department: Housing Employee Group: GVRDEU Location: Housing – South 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.

The Housing Department seeks a Property Maintenance Assistant to work collaboratively with the South West Area team in the maintenance and operation of a portfolio of residential rental properties, including apartment and townhouse communities. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating repairs, managing contractors, supporting preventative maintenance initiatives, and ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard. This position requires strong organizational, technical, and communication skills, as well as a commitment to meeting the needs of tenants in a professional and timely manner.

You have a solid understanding of building technologies and maintenance practices, are self-motivated and organized, and can work both independently and within a team environment. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to respond to tenant needs in a respectful, professional, and timely manner.

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.