Building Maintenance Technician, renovation and repairs #1973

Overview

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Building Maintenance Technician, renovation and repairs, to be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and development of a family-owned private estate assets in the rural community of Uxbridge, Ontario.

As part of a team, you will join in a positive, friendly and collaborative work environment. This is a great position for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and working on a wide variety of tasks and projects and appreciates the potential for a long-term opportunity with a family-owned estate.


Key responsibilities
  • Service, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various interior and external housing functions and infrastructure (HVAC, appliances, plumbing, lighting, water supply, generators and quality, septic tanks, etc.,), including updating new equipment and coordinating third party service when necessary.
  • Overseeing and responding to service requests made by the principals, sorting and assigning tasks to the right teams (like property maintenance, IT, or security). This also involves following up, tracking progress, and ensuring quality throughout the process.
  • Managing, scheduling and quality control of full-time cleaning staff (1).
  • Daily check of smart home monitoring, identifying and prioritize issues and assigning to appropriate internal or external service provider as necessary.
  • Assisting internal personnel and service providers (Security, IT, Accounting, Operations, Legal, etc.) with regular task execution related to residential properties.
  • Build and maintain preferred supplier and service provider roster, including validating skill set and quality of work.
  • Assist with preparation of annual budgets for capital projects and repair and maintenance.
  • Maintain organized and detailed property and equipment service and maintenance logs.
  • Provide weekly estate management updates to family representatives (on-site).
  • Coordinate permit and related applications.
  • Invoice review and approval.
  • Monthly office meetings in Markham and occasional travel to the Florida estate.

Requirements and qualifications
  • Prior experience with general contracting experience and/or a qualified skilled trade.
  • Able to perform physical and technical tasks that require strength, coordination and dexterity.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
  • Able to manage multiple accountabilities effectively and relationships within reporting structure.
  • Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
  • Demonstrates communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Must have flexibility in scheduling and willingness to work weekends and holidays.
  • Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time.
  • Able to execute all tasks in a safe manner.
  • Experience with preventative and routine maintenance on small equipment and machinery.

Additional information
  • Medical/dental benefits provided.


How to apply

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment, utilizing your multiple skills to make sure everything runs smoothly on the property. If you have a passion for excellence and a commitment to exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you!

Candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position. Please send your application to nicolas@elitedomo.com or by applying online.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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