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Division: Community Real Estate & Asset Management
Program: Affordable Housing - Solheim Place
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (less than 35 hours per week), this position is expected to end on September 30, 2025
Number of Positions: 1
About the Position:
The Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance services within a portfolio of mixed commercial and residential properties in a non-smoking environment. This position is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repair duties including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and other related general repair or preventative maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician also supports the housing management team in tenant maintenance administration.
Reports to: Housing Services Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains the tools and parts inventory
Ensures the maintenance area is clean and organized
Performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks in and around the facilities
Conducts repairs and renovation works as necessary before and after tenant move in/move out
Repairs and maintains
common areas and equipment
Monitors garbage removal and recycling activities
Assists the housing team in maintaining functional operation of the building systems
Identifies and coordinates with the direct manager on repairs and maintenance of common areas
Delivers roof maintenance work including checking and cleaning of drains and gutters
Supervises outside tradespeople for scheduled maintenance and repairs and assesses quality of work for acceptance recommendation purposes
Carries out unit and property inspections as assigned and completes required reports
Carries out equipment inspections and services as assigned, and attests to results in the prescribed reporting formats
Delivers and displays building management notices as required
Maintains daily records, logs, proper documentation of tasks accomplished, and software entries
Assists co-workers with work orders and data entry
Responds to tenant’s maintenance work requests and building emergencies which may occur during or beyond regular hours
Manages elevator preparation for deliveries and Move ins/Move outs
Performs weekly security rounds of the building and maintenance inspections of common property and common area equipment
Supervises and maintains building and parking lot access to standards set by Management
Works with the Housing Team to maintain a preventative maintenance, inventory and record keeping system
Ensures all building maintenance work performed is in adherence to all building codes, WorkSafe BC regulations, and organizational policies and procedures
Maintains and audits security camera systems, entry fob activating/deactivating, and fob tracking
Assists on regular inspection of security systems including fire alarms and sprinkler system
Assists in coordinating access for third party service providers and shut down of building systems to accommodate installation of tenant improvements and/or modification to building systems
Provides excellent customer service by being responsive in a timely manner to all tenants
Other related duties as instructed by the Housing Manager
Education, Training and Experience:
A Building Service Worker Certificate from a recognized institution is an asset
Minimum of 5 years’ related work experience
Experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, drywall repairs, painting and electrical work
Knowledge of residential building construction techniques and practices
Knowledge of maintenance and renovation methods, materials, and equipment
Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in maintenance work
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems is an asset (e.g. DDC security, HVAC)
Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act
Knowledge of professional boundaries relating to tenancy, privacy and access to personal information
Knowledge of safe work practices
Knowledge of YARDI is an asset
Job Skills and Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Second language knowledge is an asset
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent relationship-building skills with trades and contractors
Ability to use MS Office suite
Ability to handle
physical work such as lifting and maintenance activities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Additional Information:
Criminal Record Check
Required
Able to work on weekends and evenings as required
Able to travel to different locations within Greater Vancouver as required
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh (Squamish), and S?l?ílw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!
S.U.C.C.ES.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.
Interested candidates please apply by 11:59PM, August 28, 2025.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
