General Maintenance

General Maintenance Technician

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for minor building and grounds repairs and the overall cleanliness of the building. The base hourly rate is aligned with market data and is estimated between $22.00 to $25.00 an hour with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors, including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Walk-throughs of tenant and common areas, reporting any maintenance issues in addition to the general appearance.
• General maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness to ensure the properties and equipment in the buildings are always in good working order.
• Assist Building Management with any special projects.
• Minor plastering and painting as needed.
• Minor plumbing which includes fixing leaks, washers, and minor pipe replacements.
• Minor repairs and/or replacements to doors, locks, and hinges.
• Ensures management team is informed of current building operations and any issues or concerns.
• Immediate response to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and tenant concerns.
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practicing safe work habits.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.
• Trash/recycling organization and removal to curb for pickup.
• Sidewalk and building entrance sweeping to clear away leaves and debris.
• Ensure common areas are clear and presentable i.e., light vacuuming of entryway, rug, wiping down the doors, wiping down elevator panels/buttons, railings, intercom panel, mail panel and doorknobs.
• Ensure all hallways/stairways/common areas are clean and clear of dirt and debris.
• Ensure all lights are on and working properly on all floors/common area spaces.
• Lay down ice melt on sidewalk and stairs during inclement weather.
• Clear all snow from sidewalk and stairs during inclement weather.
• Meet vendors to provide access for scheduled maintenance.
• Available for emergencies and able to provide vendor access accordingly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; some college a plus.
• 5+ years of related experience in a commercial property.
• Graduate of apprentice program or trade school is a plus.
• Must always have a clean and professional appearance.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must be dependable, reliable and possess good time management skills.
• Must be proactive and can work autonomously.
• Excellent management skills and ability to work with all levels of employees, tenants, and vendors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You may be the only management staff member on duty; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or on call duties.
• The qualified candidate will be detail oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, extremely professional, and customer service oriented.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook email) on phone and computer.

Workplace Type

On-Site

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving