Maintenance Worker

Job DescriptionThe role of the Maintenance Worker is to provide maintenance of the building structures, building systems, landscaping, fixtures, some furniture and to ensure the overall upkeep of our housing communities.

**Pay**: $26.52 /hr plus benefits and fitness perks

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Building Maintenance:

- Daily building inspections, both inside and out for safety, security, and property damage.
- General clean-up of the property, including garbage clean-up.
- Landscaping work, including mowing lawns, weeding, sweeping walkways, raking leaves, trimming and pruning bushes, and some snow removal.
- Power washing of parking garages and walkways.
- Minor repairs of common areas and suites (repairing walls, painting, flooring repairs, ceilings etc,)
- Minor building repairs such as replacing handles & door hardware, adjusting door swing, and miscellaneous other interior and exterior repairs.
- Unit preparation between move-out and move-in. This may include some packing and moving of tenant belongings & furniture into storage and some cleaning.
- Cleaning and maintaining storage and workshop areas within the building, in conformance with safety standards.
- Purchase, receive, move, and store supplies and equipment.
- HVAC & Plumbing
- Preventative maintenance and inspections of mechanical (HVAC & Plumbing) equipment as per checklists, including changing filters, verifying operation of equipment and other activities as required.
- Minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains and toilets, changing toilet handles, and other repairs that do not require a trade certificate.
- Electrical
- Minor electrical repairs, including replacement of common area light bulbs, replacement of light fixtures, switches, and other repairs that do not require a trade certificate.
- Repair and/or installation of common household appliances.
- Administration
- Using Arcori to keep daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly logs of repairs, maintenance and inspections.
- Using Safetyline to check in regularly during the work day
- Using ADP Workforce now to record hours
- Using Zoom or Microsoft Teams to attend meetings
- Posting notices and delivering correspondence as directed by the Property Manager or Assets Clerk.
- Facilitating access and helping to coordinate contractors and vendors on site, as directed by the Property Manager or Assets Clerk
- Other duties as required

**What you’ll need**:

- Functional English written and verbal communications
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Fast, accurate painting skills are a necessity
- Basic plumbing knowledge, as required to repair toilets, sinks, and taps/faucets.
- Basic electrical knowledge, as required to replace switches, light fixtures, thermostats, fans and appliances.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems
- Willingness to do landscaping and cleaning.
- Ability to lift 20 kg
- Ability to climb ladders up to 3 metres in height
- Willingness to learn and use Arcori, Safetyline, ADP Workforce now, Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
- The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

**What we offer**: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:

- extended medical and dental benefits
- a defined benefit pension plan
- flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
- Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
- free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres
- a workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
How to Apply

**Christopher Gan**
Facilities Manager - Housing and Violence Prevention