Potentia Human Resources Inc. | Temporary

Building Maintenance Worker

Kelowna Central, Canada

Ourclient, NOW Canada Society, is a Kelowna-based organization dedicated tosupporting women and families who are navigating complex challenges, includinghomelessness, poverty, addiction, mental health and trauma. Through a range ofhousing, support, wellness and community programs, NOW Canada providespractical support and opportunities that help individuals move toward greaterstability and independence.

We’relooking for someone who can jump in and help NOW Canada Society keep thingsrunning smoothly over the coming months. This is an approximately six-monthtemporary contract with an immediate start, with the potential to extenddepending on the organization’s circumstances. It’s an ideal opportunity forsomeone who is available now, enjoys hands-on work and can step into anestablished environment and get to work quickly.

TheRole:

NOWCanada is looking for a dependable and resourceful Building Maintenance Workerto provide short-term support across its residential and program facilities.You’ll handle general building maintenance, repairs and upkeep, respond tomaintenance requests, complete basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywalland painting work, assist with preventative maintenance, inspect facilities formaintenance and safety concerns, maintain outdoor areas, and coordinate withcontractors when specialized work is required. You’ll need to be comfortableworking independently, solving problems as they come up and jumping in whereversupport is needed to keep things running smoothly.





Becauseyou’ll be working in residential environments and around individuals who mayhave experienced significant trauma or other complex life circumstances, atrauma-informed approach is essential. You’ll need to interact with residentswith empathy, respect and appropriate boundaries while maintaining aprofessional approach to your work.

WhatYou Bring:

- Previousexperience in building maintenance, property maintenance, facilities or arelated hands-on trade;

- Stronggeneral repair and maintenance skills;

- Practicalproblem-solving skills and good judgment;

- Comfortworking independently and managing changing priorities;

- Atrauma-informed approach and the ability to work respectfully around vulnerablepopulations;

- Strongcommunication skills and appropriate professional boundaries;

- Asafety-conscious approach;

- Validdriver’s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travelbetween NOW Canada properties;

- Basiccomputer skills for communication and record keeping.

Youdon’t need to be an expert in every trade. We’re looking for someone with solidgeneral maintenance skills, a willingness to get their hands dirty and the goodjudgment to know when a job requires a qualified qualified.

Acriminal record check will be required as part of the hiring process.

TheOpportunity:

Thisis a temporary full-time position offering 40 hours per week at $28–$30 perhour. The successful candidate will also be responsible for responding tobuilding emergencies as needed outside of regular working hours. This is ahands-on role where you’ll make a practical impact by helping maintain safe,functional and welcoming spaces for NOW Canada’s residents, staff and programs.

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