Building Maintenance

Our client is seeking a Building Technician for the Montreal area. As a Building Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of commercial and industrial buildings. Your role will involve ensuring safe, functional, and welcoming facilities for occupants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, buildings, and related systems (e.g., dock levelers, lifts, harnesses, gas detection systems, mechanical sweepers, tractors, grease traps, rain and sanitation pumps, etc.)
• Respond to tenant service requests
• Upgrade equipment and handle general maintenance tasks as needed
• Oversee special events and projects according to scheduled timelines
• Monitor contracted work and report any discrepancies
• Collaborate closely with contractor team leaders to ensure building standards are met
• Inspect the building’s functionality in all areas
• Arrange for door hardware repairs, plastering and painting, and tile work, and perform minor tasks as needed
• Keep maintenance and service areas clean and organized
• Oversee minor maintenance and/or repairs of building lighting, electrical, and plumbing equipment
• Regularly inspect security systems (alarms, emergency lights, sprinklers, fire extinguishers)
• Provide support to the management team during the manager’s absence
• Handle urgent, unforeseen tasks on-call or outside regular mall hours when projects require completion
• Inspect building exteriors and ensure maintenance and repairs are conducted adequately
• Be available on a rotating schedule during weeknights and weekends for emergency calls
• Support supervisors with special assignments
• Update information related to various risks and validate with the manager
• Participate in health and safety meetings and inspections, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Manage the key and access control systems
• Oversee scheduling for door control systems and energy-saving systems

DEP in general building maintenance, DEC in building mechanics or equivalent
Experience in building maintenance will be considered an asset
Sense of initiative and resourcefulness, ability to multi-task and solve problems independently
Proven mechanical aptitude
Ability to work as part of a team, good interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
Familiarity with various Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in building management systems and lighting control systems
French and English*, both spoken and written