Regional Team Lead Maintenance Technicians KitchenerCambridgeGuelphWaterloo

Opportunity

At Pier 4 our portfolio of multifamily real estate assets is growing and as a result we are looking for an experienced Regional Team Lead, Maintenance Technicians to join our team in KitchenerGuelphCambridgeWaterloo, Ontario. We are looking for a Team Lead, Maintenance Technicians who wants to be part of our exciting journey and is truly engaged in being an advocate of and executing, bestinclass property maintenance.

At Pier 4 we aspire to be the leaders in this space and at the same time we are grounded by years of expertise in property management, relationshiporiented business practices and a drive for continuous improvement. We maintain our properties with a focus on revitalization to assure our residents feel comfortable in their homes.

The Team Lead, Maintenance Technicians reports to the Property Manager and is accountable for and leading a team of Maintenance Technicians in preserving the condition of the properties and requires you to trouble shoot, repair, install and apply preventative maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own hand and power tools (they are not provided) and work vehicle.
• Lead a team of Maintenance Technicians in the in the renovations, maintenance and repair of units and common areas.
• Daily meetings with your team to ensure work is organized and complete for the day.
• Assign tasks to Maintenance Technicians.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of Maintenance Technicians.
• Monitor and ensure the teams productivity and quality of work by following established procedures.
• Working with the property management team to ensure supplies are on site to complete work assigned.
• Understand and communicate with Property Manager on toolssupplies needed to perform maintenance duties.
• Assist in organizing and managing your teams work based upon priorities and severity.
• Work with Property Manager to identify training opportunities and leverage the skills and strengths of the team.
• Take ownership for your regionteam and ensuring best quality service, results and that work is completed on time as per company policies and procedures.
• Accountable for ensuring timelines are met and regular communication with Property Manager on progress and potential issues.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work orders as assigned.
• Ensure resident issues and service requests are addressed within 24 hours (minor repairs and maintenance tasks) and regular checkins with Property Manager as directed.
• Ability to follow and complete a daily, weekly & monthly task schedule.
• Repairing and renovating vacantoccupied units and common areas.
• Performing minor electrical and plumbing work as assigned (examples: lighting replacement, replacing toilets).
• Basic understanding of all applicable laws, legislation and rights concerning residentslandlord relations.
• Familiar with the emergency operation of electrical, elevator, boiler, fire panel and safety systems, mechanical systems, sprinkler and timer systems.
• Available for oncall duties, evenings and weekends. Hours may change based on operational needs.
• Must be able to handle emergencies occurring after regular office hours.
• Willing to travel toamong various locations within Southwestern Ontario.

• Education, Experience and Qualifications

  • Present self in a manner that demonstrates the Pier 4 values of Professionalism, Integrity, Excellence and Respect.
  • Experience leading a team.
  • Proven relevant plumbingelectricalcarpentry skills.
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills required.
  • Ability to problemsolve, multitask and remain detailoriented.
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Ontario G driver’s license in good standing (clean driver’s abstract)
  • Eligible to work in Canada (will be subject to a criminal background check).
  • High School Diploma and 5+ years of workrelated experience.
  • Previous experience in residential maintenance or related field.
  • WHMIS training, knowledge of applicable legislation respecting residential tenancies in Ontario and the rights and obligations of Landlords and Tenants an asset.