Maintenance Manager

Senior Maintenance Technician

Are you looking for a career opportunity within a global, growing real estate company? Then you might be our next senior maintenance technician. Akelius is seeking an experienced and customer service-oriented senior maintenance technician with strong interpersonal skills to join the facility management team. The senior maintenance technician will provide a safe and adequate environment for the tenants of the property. This individual will be required to work on call and respond to building emergencies as required. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance, repairs, building code compliance and overall property standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Assign and prioritize work orders, preventative maintenance tasks, and turnovers
• Track ticket progress in work order system
• Respond promptly to work orders submitted by ensuring timely and professional service
• Ensure routine inspections are conducted for safety and compliance
• Resolve escalated maintenance concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Provide guidance on more difficult work orders
• Ensure that the building meets safety standards, building codes and company policies
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and structural components
• Manage unit turnover process including inspections, repairs, cleaning, and quality checks
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and inspectors for outsourced work and compliance needs
• Ensure all properties meet neat and tidy standards and conduct daily inspections of common areas and building grounds
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts and supplies, work with team lead facility to reorder as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance emergencies, including holidays, weekends and late nights
• Communicate effectively with team lead facility, property managers, residents, and vendors
• Assist in long-term planning for major repairs and upgrades
• Oversee building cleaners, landscaping, and trade contractors to ensure providing contractual obligations
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of properties
• Conduct and oversee ongoing maintenance and reports for apartments, common area, building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical etc.), building envelope and grounds
• Prepare vacant apartments through turn-over repairs and improvements
• Complete and close out assigned work orders by making repairs within the specified time frame
• Update work orders assigned as soon as there is a change in the status of the work order
• Maintain overall cleanliness of properties, including but not limited to both public and private spaces as well as both interior and external spaces.
• Provide training and leadership to staff on day-to-day activities, including but not limited to attendance, punctuality, overall performance, and attitude.
• Oversee external vendors to ensure they are completing their work and abiding by Akelius rules, building rules and Akelius code of conduct,
• Ensure that property is completely secured and locked at completion of shift.
• Assist in snow and ice treatment at properties when required
• Maintain and perform preventive maintenance schedules
• Technician's roles may be requested to support other properties as needed to fill vacations and short staff situations.
• Perform other duties as necessary

Who You Are

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• High school diploma or GED required, technical certifications preferred, HVAC, EPA, electrical, plumbing or appliance repair certifications and HVAC CFC Universal Certification a plus
• Minimum 45 years of hands-on maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of building systems, code compliance, OSHA standards, and property operations
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with work order management systems and basic Microsoft Office applications
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds, stand up for eight hours, climb ladders, and work in varied weather conditions
• May require travel between properties if managing a portfolio
• Experience in electrical, HVAC system, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith, tiling, painting, appliances, residential building systems and other general repairs
• Maintain professionalism and courtesy with residents and colleagues
• Willing to work weekends, after hours or nights when necessary

How To Apply

Apply with a copy of your resume.

Akelius Offers

• USD 35 to 45 per hour
• Competitive benefits with generous employer premium contributions
• 100% paid short and long term disability, as well as Life
• 401k with match
• Annual fitness benefit
• Internal industry specific education and training
• Offices in central locations with a high-quality working environment
• Social events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year
• Company summit every second year

About Akelius

Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties. Akelius owns rental apartments in the metropolitan cities New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, London, and Paris. Read more at Akelius is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.