Maintenance Technician

InterRent REIT is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Property Operations team at our Britannia Park community. We're looking for a skilled and dependable maintenance professional with a customer-first mindset and a passion for creating exceptional living environments. In this hands-on role, you will help ensure our community remains safe, well-maintained, and operating efficiently while delivering outstanding service to residents. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for a designated portfolio of mid-rise apartment buildings, overseeing day-to-day property maintenance, responding to resident inquiries, and completing work orders in a timely and professional manner.  

Compensation

• $23.00 - $25.00/hr based on skills and experience.
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually, starting on day 1 of employment.
• Additionally, all employees participate in our comprehensive benefits program, which includes health, dental, and prescription drug coverage for both employees and their dependents, with 100% of premiums covered by the employer.

Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities typically expected of a maintenance professional, responsibilities will include:

• Performing repairs to rental properties as needed, during occupancy and during the transition of residents from units (turnovers).
• Performing routine and scheduled preventative maintenance of properties.
• Maintaining general upkeep of the properties to ensure all amenities are in good working order and operating to the satisfaction of our residents.
• Responding to emergency calls.
• Completing all approved maintenance related work orders.  
• Taking initiative when corrective action is necessary and removing any identified hazards.   
• Painting as necessary.
• Ensuring a thorough knowledge and understanding of all health, safety and emergency procedures. 

Qualifications

• Working knowledge and professional experience in a wide variety of residential maintenance and light renovation tasks.
• General understanding of residential building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and heating systems. 
• Experience in performing basic appliance and fixture repairs is considered a strong asset.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Additional Information

• Most work will be performed on-site at 349 Zephyr Avenue, Ottawa, and nearby properties. The successful candidate may be required to work at other locations based on operational needs and at the employer’s discretion.
• Must have valid, class G driver’s license, access to personal vehicle, and clean drivers abstract.
• Must have tools necessary to complete basic maintenance tasks. Any specialty tools required will be provided by the employer.   
• Ability to respond to emergencies during regular operating hours.
• Participation in an after-hours rotational response team may be required.

InterRent may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with the position requirements by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision making.