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New Home Warranty Technician

Halifax, NS
In-person
Full-time
Experienced
Posted 15 days ago

As a New Home Warranty Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of issues that homeowners may experience with their newly built homes. You will be the key point of contact for homeowners during the warranty period, ensuring all warranty-related concerns are addressed promptly and efficiently. This position requires a strong knowledge of residential construction, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer service excellence.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct on-site inspections of new homes to identify and assess warranty issues, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing concerns pertaining to the Atlantic New Home Warranty program.
  • Perform or schedule repairs on a variety of home systems, such as HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and drywall.
  • Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, ANHW standards, and company policies.
  • Provide timely and accurate documentation of warranty claims and service requests, including detailed reports of inspections, repairs, and recommendations.
  • Communicate effectively with homeowners to explain warranty processes, resolve issues, and manage expectations.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other team members to ensure timely completion of repairs and service requests.
  • Maintain an organized inventory of tools, parts, and equipment necessary for repairs.
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in home construction, materials, and repair techniques.
  • Address customer complaints or concerns in a professional and courteous manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in residential construction, home maintenance, or a related field.
  • General knowledge of construction standards, and home systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
  • Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair skills.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Previous Customer-facing role, experience with negotiation and ability to de-escalate situations is preferred.
  • Experience in general home maintenance, plumbing, electrical, interior finish work, drywall and paint is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, tools, and materials.
  • Basic computer skills for entering service reports, tracking warranty claims, and communicating with team members.
Work With Us

By joining Cresco, you will work in an environment where team members have a shared vision, are passionate about what they do and truly care about one another and our community. Cresco is offering a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, vision coverage
  • Life Insurance and long term disability
  • Free access to virtual healthcare
  • Physical wellness subsidy
  • Matching RRSP Program up to 5% of earnings
  • Community involvement
  • Opportunity for growth
Company Website: https://www.cresco.ca/

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About Cresco

About Cresco

For over 30 years, the owners of Cresco, first-generation Canadians Hossein Mousavi and Taleb Abidali, and their team have built award-winning homes and communities across Halifax. The magic of this successful family-owned company is in its collaboration with customers, partners and a loyal network of builders and trades. Cresco is known for its relentless focus on quality and artistry in building homes and developing communities such as The Ravines of Bedford South and The Parks of West Bedford.

Whether building single-family homes, multi-unit residential or commercial properties, or working through master-planned developments, Cresco has a long-term perspective on land acquisition, partnerships, community building and the innovative use of design and building principles.

With over fifty industry and community awards and progressive, long-term thinking, Cresco is deeply committed to giving back, evidenced by its active participation and support of organizations such as the Cobequid Health Centre Foundation, Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation, Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, Halifax YMCA, Nova Scotia Home Builders' Association, Urban Development Institute, Halifax Chamber of Commerce, and Family Business Atlantic. Cresco has also built lottery homes for multiple charities over the past two decades.