Senior Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Reporting to the Facilities General Manager, the principal duties of the Senior Maintenance Technician is to conduct general building maintenance for a site in Vancouver. This position will also respond to reactive maintenance calls. The successful individual will be assigned to conduct building services and maintenance repairs for site.

• Completes a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: general maintenance and repair, plumbing, and other tasks as required
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and works safety.
• Conducts risk assessments and follows pre-work safety plans / job plans.
• Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner and communication with client, employees, vendors, contractors and fellow employees.
• Maintains tools and materials for the work site.
• Perform other related duties as required and as assigned by Contract Representatives.
• Completes assigned tasks and close the work orders within time frame given in response time policy.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read mechanical, electrical and control drawings; knowledge of building automation system, building fabric, HVAC systems, electrical systems etc.
• Basic understanding of floor plans, work order system and security.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and against strict time constraints.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with all employees, contractors and vendors.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Researches specifications, drawings, O & M manuals in order to make repairs and adjustments as is necessary.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Applied Skills:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• 4th class power engineer designation
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Computer literate and familiar with MS word, excel and database
• CMMS and BAS experience
• Participates in educational programs and in-service training.
• Provides verbal and written reports as requested
• Communicate the work status with the client groups via central call center within the time frame given in response time policy.
• Adheres to the occupational health and safety acts and other legislative enactment.
• Represent the department with a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Security clearance at the Secret Status level
• Building operator certificate OR equivalent
• Must be able to obtain a secret level security clearance with defense Canada under the Government legislation

Working Conditions:

• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, balance crawl and reach for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be comfortable and able to work on a ladder. Working at Heights. Lifts, and roof tops.
• Job will require inside and outside working. Cold and Heat.
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Is expected to be available for a certain amount of overtime and being on-call if necessary.