Job Description

Position: Maintenance Worker

Summary:

TDCSS is a CARF-accredited, non-profit community services organization supporting individuals and families in Terrace and the surrounding area. Our values of integrity, accountability, excellence, respect, and compassion guide everything we do — including how we look after our spaces.

Working alongside members of the Facilities & Maintenance team and staff in other roles across TDCSS, you will keep our housing, program, and office sites clean, hygienic, and well maintained. You will follow well-established routines, take care of minor maintenance and grounds work, and prepare housing units for new tenants after move-out. In residential spaces, you will work with care for the privacy and dignity of the people who live there.

The successful candidate will be responsible to:

- Carry out preventive maintenance schedules and daily walk-around inspections of all properties, making sure buildings and equipment meet safety, security, and fire requirements

- Complete carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical, and plumbing repairs — drywall, shelving, furniture, switches and plugs, basic appliance repairs, sinks and toilets, and flooring

- Respond promptly to urgent plumbing, electrical, and HVAC/furnace issues

- Provide interior care of BC Housing units, including hallway cleaning and garbage removal

- Care for lawns, gardens, and flower beds, and keep exteriors clean, including eavestroughs, windows, driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks

- Clear snow and ice and sand/salt walkways, driveways, and entrances through the winter

- Get quotes from contractors and tradespeople, prepare labour and material estimates, and oversee contracted work

- Set up and take down for the Farmers Market, TDCSS community events, and meetings

- Collect garbage and recycling, dispose of hazardous waste safely, and move furniture, equipment, and supplies between sites

- Keep maintenance logs, inspection reports,



and incident reports, and report safety concerns and repair needs promptly

Hours:

- Permanent, full-time 35 hrs/week
- Tuesday to Friday 1:00PM - 9:00PM; Saturday 8:30 - 4:30PM
- BCGEU - This position required union membership

Qualifications/ Experience:

- Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
- Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
- Grade 10, plus related vocational training such as a building maintenance course or equivalent
- At least two (2) years of recent experience in building or facilities maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Knowledge of safe work practices for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical repairs, and familiarity with WorkSafeBC requirements
- Ability to do physical work, including lifting, bending, climbing, and working outdoors in all weather
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot and report problems
- Ability to work independently and manage your time across multiple properties
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach with staff and contractors
- Valid Class 5/4 BC driver's licence
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check for work with vulnerable persons

Assets: experience with grounds care, snow removal, and seasonal exterior maintenance, and with event setup and takedown.

Compensation and Benefits

- Extended health and dental benefits and paid vacation
- Paid safety training, including WHMIS, working alone, and safe lifting, plus PPE provided by TDCSS
- A supportive, team oriented workplace an meaningful work that directly supports our community

Additional Information:

- The successful applicant must adhere to safety protocols in place and wear applicable PPE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.53-$31.57 per hour

Advantages:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Facilities maintenance: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Maintenance Worker (Terrace)
🏢 Terrace and District Community Services Society
📍 Terrace