Maintenance Assistant, Commercial

About Us

Driven by a passion for detail and a tradition of excellence in design and architecture, Amacon is recognized as one of Canada’s most influential real estate development and construction firms. With five decades of development and construction expertise, a precise level of design and craftsmanship is evident in all the homes and commercial developments that Amacon builds.

Position Summary      

In the role of Maintenance Assistant, you will support the Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance, in maintaining Amacon’s commercial properties throughout the Lower Mainland. This position entails performing a diverse range of maintenance duties and requires working independently as well as collaboratively.

Position Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with projects and daily assignments

Perform regular maintenance on properties including: changing light bulbs, carpentry, painting, minor drywall repair, minor plumbing and floor repair

Repair Interior walls, and install drywall for repair or replacement

Complete preventative maintenance and annual inspections

Assist with general maintenance

Pick up debris and miscellaneous objects on properties and at work sites

Complete regular and seasonal landscaping

Pressure wash properties

Clean windows

Assist with equipment operation and maintenance

Operate manual or small powered hand tools for maintenance

Operate ½ ton truck to haul materials and equipment to and from job site as required

Load and unload materials and equipment from trucks

Additional duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent

Experience: Previous construction and/or maintenance experience an asset

Valid Driver’s License

Must be able to provide a clean driver’s abstract

May be required to drive between sites when necessary

Must be punctual and reliable

Able to work independently

Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment to and from a vehicle

Physical Requirements

The Maintenance Assistant, Commercial is required to frequently walk, stand, and climb stairs/ladders and in/around commercial sites. Must maintain professional appearance and be able to work in a construction environment in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet), dust, dirt, and other particulates. Must also have the ability to operate an automobile, read large quantities of information, operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry up to 50 lbs. independently. Finger dexterity is necessary. 

Work Schedule

This full-time salaried position generally works eight-hour days, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. This position is required to work overtime on weekends on occasion, and to respond to emergency situations including snow removal, ice control and other emergency operations after-hours. 

Additional Information 

Amacon is an equal-opportunity employer who offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. 

Please apply through amacon.com via the link provided: https://amacon.bamboohr.com/careers/480

Thank you for your interest; due to the volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. No phone calls, please.