Lead Maintenance Technician (Live-in)

Job summary

Lead the maintenance team, prioritize and oversee work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance, contractors, resident requests, and property upkeep. Manage maintenance records, budgets, projects, emergencies, and on-call coverage, while performing hands-on repairs when needed.

Job details

Luxury Apartment at Bloor and Kipling! The Lead Maintenance Technician role requires varied technical skill set, time management and the ability to work under pressure and in various conditions while upholding high customer service. Key Responsibilities Lead the maintenance technician team to ensure efficient daily operations, high building standards, and excellent resident service. Review work orders, service requests, and daily priorities; assign, schedule, and follow up with the maintenance team to ensure timely completion. Conduct and oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and annual property inspections, including building systems, common areas, vacant suites, safety requirements, and exterior grounds. Monitor, troubleshoot, and coordinate preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, BAS, elevators, fire and life safety, generators, access systems, and mechanical rooms. Supervise, support, train, and orient maintenance team members, including new hires, while identifying team development needs and maintaining effective communication. Oversee resident maintenance requests and escalations, communicate progress updates professionally, and ensure repairs are completed to a first-class standard. Coordinate, schedule, orient, and supervise contractors and sub-trades, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and safety program. Maintain property appearance and operations by overseeing housekeeping, groundskeeping, snow and ice removal, waste and recycling operations, suite turnovers, common-area repairs, and curb appeal standards. Manage maintenance administration, including records, inspection logs, contractor files, purchase orders, inventory, supplies, budgets, emails, SuiteSpot tasks, and month-end follow up. Support capital projects, suite renovations, annual inspections, fire drills, and other property initiatives in partnership with the Community Manager. Respond to building emergencies, manage the maintenance on-call schedule, complete incident reports, and keep the Community Manager and Property Manager informed of major issues. Perform or assist with hands-on maintenance tasks when required, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, locks, doors, blinds, fixtures, and general repairs. Required Knowledge & Skills 5+ years of experience as a Live-in Maintenance Technician or Resident Manager in multi-residential apartment buildings. Knowledge of all governing legislation such as the Residential Tenancies Act; Human Rights Code; Building code, Fire Code and Occupational Health and Safety. Must have experience and knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers/cooling towers, BAS systems, fire prevention systems, security access systems and general building repairs Must have G-License to drive vehicles on site. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and/or hold heavy and awkward items Climbing ladders Walking at a quick pace and using stairs Crawling, kneeling Computer/Communication Requirements Use of cell phone with texting capabilities Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Operation of Direct Digital Controls and building access systems Compensation: Annual base salary of $52,400 - $56,000 Free 1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom Apartment Free Rogers Wifi Free storage unit Up to 3% Annual Bonus of base salary 100% Employer Paid Extensive Benefits RRSP Matching Pension Education Assistance Program 3 Weeks' Paid Vacation 6 Paid Personal/Sick Days Annual TTC Reimbursement up to $1,000 Annual Fitness Reimbursement up to $1,000

What you’ll do

Lead the maintenance team, prioritize and oversee work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance, contractors, resident requests, and property upkeep. Manage maintenance records, budgets, projects, emergencies, and on-call coverage, while performing hands-on repairs when needed.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience as a live-in maintenance technician or resident manager in a multi-residential apartment building, along with knowledge of relevant housing, building, fire, human rights, and occupational safety legislation. Candidates must have a G-class driver's licence and experience with HVAC, chillers and cooling towers, BAS, fire prevention, security access, and general building repairs; physical capability and basic computer skills are also required.

Benefits

• Free One-Bedroom or Two-Bedroom Apartment
• Free Rogers Wi-Fi
• Free Storage Unit
• Annual Bonus up to 3% of Base Salary
• Employer-Paid Benefits
• RRSP Matching
• Pension
• Education Assistance Program
• Three Weeks' Paid Vacation
• Six Paid Personal/Sick Days
• Annual TTC Reimbursement up to $1,000
• Annual Fitness Reimbursement up to $1,000

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Electrical repairs · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team Leadership
• Maintenance Operations
• Preventive Maintenance
• HVAC Systems
• Chillers and Cooling Towers
• Building Automation Systems
• Plumbing
• Electrical Repairs
• Fire and Life Safety Systems
• Security Access Systems
• Contractor Coordination
• Resident Customer Service
• Building Inspections
• Emergency Response
• Maintenance Administration
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety
• Construction

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