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Job summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting building systems, and conducting general repairs including drywall, plumbing, and HVAC. They must also manage work orders, assist with suite turnovers, and maintain facility grounds in accordance with safety standards.

Job details

Location: Devonshire Village - Edmonton, AB. Position: Maintenance Technician, Permanent Full-Time 1.0 FTE Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care Roles and Responsibilities * Minor drywall repairs & painting. * Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and troubleshooting of building systems and equipment. * Conduct safety checks and daily facility walk throughs. * Perform basic maintenance for HVAC systems/electrical/plumbing. * Diagnose, repair, maintain and replace appliances as required. * Complete general carpentry projects, repairs, installations and minor renovations * Pressure washing as required. * Maintaining the grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with government standards. * Working to problem solve, plan, organize, communicate and cooperate with other staff members to ensure that tasks are completed. * Assisting with resident move ins/outs and performing necessary repairs for suite turnovers. * Receive, prioritize, document and complete maintenance requests using the organizations work order/ticketing system * Keeping accurate maintenance records of work done. * Other duties to be assigned as required. Qualifications * Must be able to work with a team and follow direction * Possess a keen ability to recognize problems, and create an effective course of action to solve the issue. * Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills. * Self-directed with the ability to effectively manage your time and resources to ensure deadlines are met. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Must possess a moderate degree of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in workloads, assignments and days (eg. occasional weekends, evenings etc.). * Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, as needed. * Awareness of accident and injury prevention, hazard identification and control; adherence to safe work practices and procedures is essential in this position. Bona-Fide Occupational Requirements * Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds) * Ability to work on his/her feet for a complete shift while constantly bending, stretching, walking, lifting, or moving things. * Be able to safely work from a ladder. * A current and clear Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check. * Valid Class 5 driver's licence and a reliable vehicle are required. The position involves regular travel between sites and suppliers, transporting tools and maintenance materials, and responding to operational and after-hours maintenance needs. Disclaimer This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description. A review and update of this job description will take place at the yearly performance review. At Christenson Communities we make it our priority to foster inclusive work environments welcomed to diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees. Please let us know how we can accommodate you in our hiring process.

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting building systems, and conducting general repairs including drywall, plumbing, and HVAC. They must also manage work orders, assist with suite turnovers, and maintain facility grounds in accordance with safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and working from ladders while maintaining a valid Class 5 driver's licence. Excellent customer service skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and a clear Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

Benefits

• Dental care • Extended health care • Life insurance • On-site parking • Paid time off • Vision care

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Drywall repair
• Painting
• Preventative maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• HVAC maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Plumbing
• Appliance repair
• Carpentry
• Pressure washing
• Customer service
• Time management
• Hazard identification
• Problem solving
• Time Off Management
• Self-Discipline
• Drywall (Installation And Repair)
• Injury Prevention
• HVAC
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Optometry
• Issue Tracking
• Performance Review
• Relationship Building
• Renovation
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Maintenance Technician
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General