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Maintenance Technician

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Rank Group is a full-service real estate firm, providing services such as property development, construction, property management, property maintenance, space design and planning. We thrive on building mutually open and honest relationships with our clients in all our projects, which is evidenced by our many long-standing relationships.

With over 4 decades of experience and success, Rank Group has developed, owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of space, with over 500 clients spread over commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties across Atlantic Canada.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical aptitude, to work out of our downtown portfolio. The Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance, on-site trouble shooting and repairs to commercial buildings. The Maintenance Technician will utilize well-developed building operations skills in areas such as: electrical,

Responsibilities:

  • Promptly attend to all Tenant service requests as directed by the Property Manager or Chief Building Engineer
  • Proactively take actions as needed to improve building appearance and overall well-being.
  • Perform general maintenance and repairs to tenant spaces (including but not limited to: changing ceiling tiles, changing fixtures, changing lights, minor plumbing, patching drywall, painting, cleaning, etc.)
  • Act as a liaison between the Property Management team and Tenants;
  • Conduct scheduled, preventative maintenance checks as related to the building and its equipment;
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments;
  • Update and maintain equipment, repairs, history and inventory information in electronic work order system;
  • Perform regular property inspections and report faulty equipment or unusual situations to supervisor;
  • Responsible for proper inventory of materials and supplies;
  • Maintain clean and orderly work areas;
  • Ensure that OH&S legislation and regulations are being adhered to as per Companys Safety Program;
  • Portray a favourable image of organization as front line contact with Tenants and sub-contractors;
  • Operate and test building emergency life safety and monitoring equipment
  • Respond to emergency after-hours calls according to on call schedule.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years experience of previous maintenance experience – including of a mechanical nature.
  • A trade or some technical or vocational training is a strong asset.
  • Maintenance experience related to commercial property management is strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Very good general knowledge in electrical, plumbing, carpentry etc.
  • Comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and job specific equipment in performing duties;
  • Solid understanding of building & operating systems;
  • Promotion of positive customer service and Tenant relations;
  • Comfortable dealing with Tenants, staff and contractors;
  • Ability to make effective technical decisions in emergency situations;
  • Strong team player;
  • Ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple priorities.
  • Proven problem solving abilities and experience;
  • Excellent communication skills.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health/dental benefits
  • GRRSP matching program
  • Goodlife Fitness discount
  • Pizza Fridays every month
  • Opportunity to be part of a growing company doing exciting things in the city of Halifax

How to Apply:

Please send resume to jobs@rankgroup.ca with subject line: Maintenance Technician. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for a pre-screen will be contacted.

Open Positions

Suite 4007, 7071 Bayers Road | Halifax, NS Canada B3L 2C2
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