Maintenance Technician

Realstar is a fully integrated management firm providing a full range of investment and property management services for the last 50 years. It is one of Canada’s largest multi-residential asset managers on behalf of institutional and private investors. It manages over 22,000 rental apartments in six provinces with an asset value of more than $5 billion. Realstar is headquartered in Toronto, and is part of Realstar Group which has over $9 billion of multi-family, hospitality and alternative real estate assets under management in Canada.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to work at one of our properties located in Toronto/North York. This is an upcoming position to ensure the proper physical maintenance of the property, including the grounds. This position would require you to work four weekdays each week, & every second weekend.

• Base Compensation is $45,000-$50,000
• Employer paid benefits
• Quarterly bonuses based on property performance
• Annual bonuses based on personal performance
• Extensive and ongoing training programs and a work-smart environment
• Gym membership discount
• Awards for years of service
• Opportunity for career development
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Annual holiday parties & summer BBQ’s

• Thorough knowledge of all maintenance systems (pumps, emergency generators, swimming pool, sprinklers, ventilation, boilers, etc.)
• Ensure residents are acting in accordance with rules and regulations, with particular focus given to maintenance, stored hazardous substances, etc.
• Ensure that grounds are maintained in accordance with established company standards. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring that all sewage, water, gas and electrical systems are in good working order and responding to and addressing any maintenance, repairs and inquiries.
• This will include landscaping, mowing and snow removal (if applicable).
• Knowledge and understanding of the safe handling of cleaning materials used at the property (WHIMIS).
• Repair maintenance items (i.e. light fixtures, vents, filters, plumbing fixtures).
• Operate all equipment safely, ensure standards of snow removal are adhered to and logs taken for insurance purposes and ensure equipment maintained properly (if applicable).
• Ensure that the property is in compliance with provincial and municipal regulations (water testing etc.).
• Pre‑inspection of vacant suites (ensuring they are prepared).
• Coordinating with Property Manager to ensure scheduling of contractors and staff for maintenance of property and any issues that arise.
• Supervise service providers and contractors and oversee quality of work performed.
• Conduct daily visual inspection of all mechanical, HVAC and sprinkler systems.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Ensure resident issues and service requests are addressed within 24 hours.
• Promote a neighbourly and community atmosphere.
• Meet and interact with residents in a customer-friendly and professional manner.
• Seek ways to exceed service expectations of residents.

• Comply with regular fire safety and life safety standards including keeping fire, risk check, maintenance and preventative maintenance logs up to date, as well as completing and holding fire drills.
• Extensive knowledge of emergency procedures including fire, flood, and mold and ensure staff has thorough understanding.

The Custodian is required to manage, maintain and schedule staff to ensure the complex and grounds are kept clean daily in accordance with company standards. In addition, at certain times, they will be required to perform the following:

• Snow and ice removal, salting of all entrances, walkways, and rooftop accesses, and maintenance of snow removal log books.
• Handling of garbage and recycling bins.
• General maintenance of underground garage and parking levels, service rooms, foyers, patios, and rooftops (where applicable).
• Watering of gardens and lawns.
• Pick up loose garbage around exterior of property and detect any serious deficiencies about curb appeal or hazards to…