Building Maintenance Worker

4 days ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada House of Friendship of Kitchener Full-time
At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? It is We are hiring for an individual to join our Property Services team as Building Maintenance Worker. The Property Services department provides support to the programs of House of Friendship. The Building Maintenance Worker will maintain and repair building systems and perform other maintenance duties within House of Friendship programs. They will provide timely and effective maintenance and repairs while ensuring all interactions with individuals are respectful and supportive. This is a contract position, available from approximately September 28, 2026 to October 1, 2027. This is a full-time positionoffering 37.5 hours per week.Schedule is generally Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Flexibility required, including some evening hours and participation in the on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response for building emergencies. Valid G Class driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required. Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) required pre-employment. Key Responsibilities

Maintain all building systems in good repair by conducting regular preventive maintenance and connecting with system contractors as appropriate

Maintain equipment in good repair and safe working condition including in tenant units and common areas, working with Supervisor, Property and/or external contractors when needed

Develop and maintain accurate records and administration for all regular and emergency maintenance and repairs, pest control, tenant maintenance and repair requests and maintain all necessary equipment logs

Communicate regularly with Supervisor/Senior Manager/Housing Director/team regarding any concerns or issues arising, as well as ongoing project management (i.e. pest control, unit refurbishment etc.)

Ensuring that common areas are well maintained including paint and floor maintenance

Notify House of Friendship Senior Manager, Property of building structural (including roof and building exterior) issues

Respond to tenant maintenance and repair requests

Emergencies clean up (e.g. following a plumbing breakdown)

Support indoor/outdoor maintenance staff and external contractors in the execution of their work at the program (communicate issues and priorities);

Order, maintain supply levels and receive and store all consumables for program sites

Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binder as required at each site where cleaning supplies are used and stored

Participate in Tenant Unit Inspections

Participate as part of the Property Services team in Capital Replacement and project planning and implementation

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge and experience in a related field is preferred; carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting and refurbishing

Knowledge of building code, property standards, fire, health and safety regulations preferred

Skilled at detailed record keeping and task completion

Education/Experience

Minimum Grade 12 education required

Trade certification is an asset

Minimum 5 years of experience working in building maintenance, construction or related field required

Critical Skills

Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected

Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required

Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members

Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs

Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery

Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude

Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges

Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping

Compensation

At House of Friendship, we know that our team members are the key to the success of our organization and our ability to