What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre Occupancy Technician position at Brookfield Properties?
Your Team
Pre-Occupancy Technician (12 month Contract) is a front line quality control and detailing position responsible for auditing the compliance of homes for quality conformance, system function, and completion of any job specific details. The Pre-Occupancy Technician is responsible for identifying, communicating, coordinating and executing the final detailing and any necessary repairs to cosmetic surfaces, fixtures and appliances with the goal of presenting a deficiency free home for the Customer Orientation and Turnover meetings. In the event that deficiencies are identified, this position is responsible for prompt correction of the identified deficiencies.
Your Key Deliverables
Quality Control:
- Personally review and audit units under construction on a daily basis.
- Responsible to perform comprehensive quality control inspections and document deficiencies on the correct checklist(s) to ensure the interior and exterior of the home is complete according to approved plans, specifications, building code and warranty programs.
- Identify and report construction issues and trends affecting build quality.
Safety:
- Understand and abide by the Brookfield Safety Program policies and procedures.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe site at all times including; safe access walkways, installed guardrails, cleanliness, safe use of power tools, submit required safety inspections, etc.
- Assist in training sub-contractors and trades on site cleanliness and safe work practice expectations.
Construction Operations:
- Audit installed interior and exterior finish materials, building life systems, fixtures and appliances for fit, finish and function.
- Communicate deficiencies to appropriate trade partners, follow up and hold trades accountable to rectify in a timely manner.
- Maintain regular communication with Site Supervisor regarding status of homes. Identify and resolve any technical or workmanship problems.
- Liaise with municipal officials as required regarding items of code compliance. Ensure required inspections are complete and documented.
- Complete job specific detailing as required (examples):
- Perform light touch-ups as required to surfaces such as drywall, paint, flooring, cabinetry, fiberglass tubs, etc.
- Perform basic finishing carpentry, install doors, etc.
- Perform basic electrical connections (hang lights, connect appliances, etc.)
- Ensure life safety systems are in place and functioning for occupancy inspection
- Conduct pre and post lot inspections and submit status reports.
- Contribute to outstanding customer experience when and where possible
- Support other aspects of Brookfield construction operations as required (examples):
- Ensure all team members and trade partners clean up after themselves and units are clean at all times.
- Move materials and equipment.
- Facilitate effective communication between trades.
Must Haves
- 2 years of general residential construction experience, or an active participant in an apprenticeship program or equivalent interior finishing trade experience
- Detail oriented, strong organizational skills
- Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with customers, team members and external partners.
- Valid Driver’s License and vehicle required; must be able to travel to job sites located outside of public transit routes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Physical Requirements
- Walk uneven terrain, kneel down, climb a ladder and stairs, crawl or maneuver through difficult areas.
- For safety reasons, ability to hear (hearing aids are acceptable) and 20/ 20 vision (corrective glasses or contact lenses are acceptable)
- Lift/ push/ pull up to 10 pounds
COVID-19 Hiring Status
All new hires must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 prior to starting employment.
Your Opportunity
We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:
• Competitive compensation
• Health and dental benefits
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
Your New Home
Brookfield Residential is a leading North American land developer and homebuilder with one goal in mind - to create the best places to call home. From the development of award winning master-planned communities, to the building of well-designed homes and commercial properties, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experience for our customers and for our employees.
Building great communities and homes takes vision and dedication, but most importantly, it takes a strong team. Having been in business for more than 60 years, we know it is our people who make Brookfield Residential what it is today. We were humbled to be named by Aon as one of the Best Employers in Canada and U.S. in 2017.