Under the Operations Director, and direction of and working closely with, the Facilities and Projects Coordinator, the Building Maintenance worker is responsible for completing maintenance tasks, following the maintenance plan for the building and performing preventative maintenance or ensuring preventive maintenance and inspections are carried out on schedule by licenced contractors. The Building Maintenance worker is responsible for responding to damage and completing repairs or arranging for necessary repairs in a timely fashion.

The ideal candidate not only has experience in building operations and general maintenance and repairs but possesses the ability to communicate well with others using a trauma-informed and compassionate harm-reduction approach.

Note: Only those living locally or within a reasonable commute will be considered.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITES

Maintenance:

· Is a general handy man. Understands building systems and timelines for building maintenance components such as hot water heaters, HVAC, smoke detectors, flooring, etc.

· Monitoring the functionality of critical systems such as heating/cooling, plumbing, and electrical.

· Responds to maintenance and repair requests, in order of importance/priority.

· Responds to emergency maintenance issues such as unplugging a toilet or turning off water because of a burst pipes.

· Regularly visits common areas such as washrooms, laundromat etc. to inspect and monitor the performance and functionality of equipment, appliances, fixtures etc.

· Spearheads suite turnovers to include, repairing and painting ceilings, walls, trims and doors, repairs to cabinetry doors, countertops, window openers and window screens, appliance and fixtures maintenance and floor buffing.

· Performs maintenance and repairs in the areas of carpentry, painting, drywall, mechanical, plumbing such as repairing faucets and valves, caulking; and electrical, such as replacing heaters, plugs, light bulbs, elements etc. and any other maintenance not requiring a licenced trade.





· Monitors work performed by contractors

· Collects and remove garbage and recyclable materials; ensures safe disposal of hazardous waste.

· Support garbage removal indoors and outdoors such as entranceways, sidewalks, and parking lots to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse.

· Regular building exterior cleaning and maintenance including emptying garbage cans, emptying cigarette ashtrays, hose or power washing ground surfaces and wall surfaces.

· Minor gardening and landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and watering.

· Transports equipment, furniture, and supplies; arranges furniture for special events.

· Monitoring vehicle conditions, logs kms and when needed arranges for service and maintenance as needed. Including Pick up and drop off at mechanic.

Administration and Documentation

· Keeps all maintenance records and files up to date using our electronic building maintenance system.

· Completes and maintains all records for repairs and maintenance events.

· Completes or contributes to incident reports when needed.

· Collaborates with management to provide input into policies and procedures related maintenance and safety and into the development of depreciation reports and asset replacement plans.

Safety and Security

· Follows all safety protocols.

· Ensures building and equipment meet all safety, security, and fire regulations and policy.

· Records and reports all safety concerns for the manager and the Occupational Health and Safety Committee

· Is familiar with the basic components and settings for security equipment including locks and doors,



and surveillance cameras.

Other

· May involve operating a vehicle to purchase, pick up or move supplies.

· May involve some cleaning such as washing floors, fans, air filters, etc.

· May involve some organizing of volunteers or residents such as for gardening, landscape work, painting, recycling program etc.

· 2 years recent related experience

· High-School diploma

· Building Maintenance experience or courses

· Level 1 First Aid

- Possesses relevant knowledge about contemporary building operations and maintenance.
- Possesses a variety of skills related to repairs and maintenance, including manual dexterity, using hand and power tools safely, basic math and calculations,
- Able to perform basic repair and maintenance to building and systems that don’t require engineering, trades, or certification.
- Have a valid BC Drivers License, and responsible driving record.
- Knowledge of Worksafe BC safety regulations and guidelines relevant to the building
- Remains calm when interacting with residents who may exhibit unusual or disruptive behaviour.
- Maintains empathy, kindness, and a friendly disposition.
- Maintains healthy personal and professional boundaries.
- Works as a member of a team and contributes to the culture and harm-reduction approach of the Society.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage time.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate using a computer – Microsoft, online communication, related apps etc.
- Demonstrated ability to be open-minded and non-judgmental.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a Team and take direction from others.

For more information on the various focus areas please contact [email protected] and we will send you a more detailed job description.

Pay: From $32.02 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Building Maintenance Worker (Squamish)
🏢 Squamish Helping Hands Society
📍 Squamish