Job Description

Avana Developments Inc.

is a high-growth company and has emerged as a leading developer in the Western Canadian construction industry. Driven by a team of motivated and enthusiastic leaders with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit,

Avana

is dedicated to providing the community with beautiful, attainable, and safe rental homes.

We are expanding our professional team and seeking highly organized, hard-working individuals committed to personal development and excellence who share similar goals and values with our team. Everything we do is guided by our core belief that Our Success is Shared with the people who make it possible and the people who need it most. Success begins with being intentional, and when we are all invested we can accomplish the impossible. Success demands being inclusive with a relentless focus on improving continuously, while always igniting positivity to overcome the next challenge. If this sounds like you, please consider joining us to positively impact over 100,000 lives by 2030.

Avana is hiring a

Maintenance Technician

for our

Regina

portfolio. The successful applicant will be a professional, self-reliant, trustworthy, and efficient individual who has endurance, the ability to follow instructions, a commitment to safety, is responsible for our on-site manual labour tasks and supports the operations of Avana's property portfolio. You will be responsible for a variety of maintenance work on our properties, from interior repairs and upkeep to exterior site maintenance and minor landscaping needs, where needed.

On a day-to-day basis, the

Maintenance Technician

will report directly to the Field Supervisor, Maintenance, this position will also work directly with the Property Managers to ensure a seamless resident experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Have a basic understanding of how to maintain and perform minor repairs on thermostats, plumbing, electrical, and HRV/mechanical issues. Effectively manage all requests for maintenance as assigned. Support all maintenance needs throughout all of Avana's owned property assets. Work alongside the Property Managers to complete move-out walkthroughs to determine suite turnaround, timeline and costs. Ensure contractors arrive as per scheduled timelines and complete their previously discussed and approved scope of work. Assist in performing and documenting semi-annual suite inspections for all assigned properties. Overall site cleanliness, site management, and landscaping maintenance, including but not limited to weed control, exterior waterline checks, snow removal etc. Enforce and follow site safety rules to minimize work-related accidents and injuries. Perform after-hours maintenance coverage, participating in an on-call rotation among maintenance team members to ensure someone is always available to handle emergency service requests outside of normal business hours as needed. Follow company procedures for entering and leaving Avana properties to ensure privacy, confidentiality, and security. Complete any other tasks as assigned by the Field Supervisor. Attend and represent Avana at various community events and functions.

Skills and Technical Requirements

Two to three (2-3) years of maintenance, renovation, construction, or related experience. Two to three (2-3) years of finish drywall and paint experience preferred. Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract. Computer literacy is required. You will be required to use Microsoft Office programs and property management software such as Yardi. Proficient in 70% of the following skills: Electrical: Troubleshooting basic circuits and installation of light fixtures and switches. Plumbing: Basic plumbing installation, toilets, sinks, and faucets. Clear blocked toilets with a hand auger, if needed. Flooring: Replace LVP flooring and realign flooring that has moved. Painting/Finishing: Finishing suites to a high standard and able to complete a full painting with minimal supervision. Drywall: Finish drywall patches and prepare for painting. Doors/Windows: Program digital locks as well as replace window/door parts, locks, and hardware. Experience in repairing appliances is considered an asset. Experience in basic boiler/heating maintenance and the ability to troubleshoot residential furnaces are considered assets. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada (i.e. Permanent Resident status or Canadian Citizenship).

Compensation Package:

Bene?ts:

Dental and medical bene?ts package. 80% of the cost is covered by Avana. Option for the employee to purchase disability and life insurance.

Pension:

The Pension Plan will commence in your second year of employment. 2% of salary matched in year two, 3% of salary matched in year three, 4% of salary matched in year 4 and 5% of salary matched in year 5.

Vacation Entitlement:

20 business days per year. Must be accumulated prior to taking them.

Annual Bonus:

Opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary as an annual bonus.

Parental Leave:

Once an employee has worked a full year (12 months) at Avana, they are eligible for four (4) months of salary top-up to $15,000, with ongoing benefits based on the terms stated above. Pension matching will not apply for the duration of the period of leave. If an employee provides their resignation within 24 months of the paternal leave return date, the total amount of the salary top-up will be repaid to Avana.

Probation Period:

The probation period is 90 days from the start date.

Criminal Record Checks

are required for all Avana employees prior to being hired. This is to be obtained at your expense and will not be reimbursed by the Employer.
If you are looking for a long-term career that offers financial security, autonomy, and future opportunities, in a corporate culture that is committed to excellence, this may be an opportunity for you! Please submit your

Resume and Cover Letter

.

Only those who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Experience:

Drywall: 2 years (preferred) Residential painting: 2 years (preferred) Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-02