Renovator

Title: Renovator

Type: Full Time Permanent

Wage and Allowance: Competitive Market Wage and Car Allowance

Other Benefits: Rental Discount, Company Paid Medical Benefits (Dental, Vision, Health and wellness benefits) + Group Insurance

The Company

Mainstreet Equity Corporation is a Canadian Publicly Traded Real Estate Operating and Residential Property Management Company, listed as MEQ on the TSX. Mainstreet Equity Corp. is continually expanding and now over 19,000 residential apartment units across Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Manitoba. Further information on MEQ can be found on our website www.mainst.biz.

Position Summary
Renovator is responsible for all building renovation related duties within their assigned location(s) within a residential multi-family setting.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carpentry and handyman work including drywall and framing
• Maintain, repair and renovate wooden structures
• Interior carpentry
• Build stairs, decks, balconies and other items
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Estimate material costs, maintain inventory
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moldings and hardware
• Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Removal and installation of flooring (laminate, lino and carpet)
• Removal of old furnishings and preparing for renovations
• Minor plumbing repairs and renovations, replacing toilet and taps, and pipes, etc.
• Minor electrical updates including replacement of switches, light fixtures and sockets
• Patching drywall, painting walls and trim
• Carpentry work including cutting and installing baseboards, hanging doors, minor kitchen cabinet repairs, removing and installing shelving and cabinets
• Delivery, loading and unloading of material and supplies
• Removing debris and maintaining a trash free environment
• Other duties relating to upkeep and renovation of buildings as assigned
• Be available on call on a basis to deal with problems that occur after hours and/or weekends
• Help in maintenance work when required as assigned by regional or facilities manager

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess at least 2 years of relevant building renovation work experience
• Working knowledge of renovation and repair of buildings, building systems, respective by-laws and/or regulations an asset
• Possess own tools
• Flexible to work regular work hours and on-call duties/weekends/ after hour emergencies on rotation basis schedule
• Must possess valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle to use at work.
• Must successfully complete a security clearance