Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Reports to: Building Manager
Position Status: full time (35 hours/week), permanent

Position Objectives

As a member of the PAQ team, you will join an organization dedicated to providing essential services to individuals in vulnerable situations. You will play a key role in ensuring the maintenance, safety, and functionality of the facilities. Through your expertise in maintenance, you will directly contribute to creating a safe and suitable environment for both users and staff.

Tasks and Responsibilities

General Maintenance:

• Perform maintenance and inspections of building systems, including electricity, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as basic repairs such as carpentry, plastering, and painting.
• Carry out daily maintenance activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure the proper functioning and safety of the facilities.

Service Call Response:

• Respond to service requests from all PAQ locations.
• Diagnose and repair minor issues or report more complex problems to the manager.

Emergency Management:

• Respond quickly to urgent repair situations.
• Perform a preliminary assessment of necessary repairs.

Coordination with Subcontractors:

• Assist in supervising work performed by external contractors.
• Ensure that interventions comply with safety standards and current regulations.

Supply and Inventory Management:

• Prepare and submit orders for necessary materials and parts.
• Manage the inventory of cleaning and maintenance products.

Other Related Tasks:

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the maintenance manager.

Required Values and Attributes:

• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the reconciliation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
• Enjoys meeting people from diverse backgrounds and traditions, building meaningful relationships with them.
• Personal qualities of integrity and resilience.
• Energetic and motivated, with a positive attitude.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role (maintenance, general upkeep, manual work).
• Experience in a community or institutional setting (an asset).
• Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues and propose effective solutions.
• Bilingualism (French and English) required.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Good manual dexterity and physical fitness to lift heavy loads and perform manual tasks.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (mandatory).

Working conditions:

• Schedule: 8 am – 4 pm (60 minute lunch break)
• 2 weeks of paid leave
• 10 sick/personal days
• Group insurance after 3 months
• Company phone
• Monthly parking pass

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