Organizational Overview
Based in Vancouver, Community Land Trust (CLT) is a social purpose real estate developer focused on creating communities’ people are proud to call home. Established in 2015, CLT is a member of the CHF BC group of social enterprises. CLT stewards its real estate, asset management, development, and finance portfolios with access to shared corporate services of the CHF BC group.
CLT currently has more than 30 co-ops in their portfolio, with more than 2,600 occupied homes and another 750 homes in development or under construction in Victoria, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Kelowna and North Cowichan.
Over the past 10 years, CLT has grown significantly, building their own real estate, development, asset management, and finance divisions. Today, CLT has a real asset portfolio of approximately $1.25 billion, with $35 million in operating budgets and a team of 48 staff.
Our team of skilled industry professionals is focused on creating and advocating for inclusive communities that residents are proud to call home.
Purpose of the Position
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing onsite handyperson services for a portfolio of properties developed or redeveloped by the Community Land Trust, as directed by the Building Caretaker Team Lead. The Technician helps ensure sound facility management services for the buildings in the CLT portfolio.
Reporting to the Building Caretaker Team Lead, the Maintenance Technician work as a team with our in-house janitorial staff to contribute and perform activities related to preventative and unscheduled maintenance services while considering environmental, health and safety, and other factors.
Key Responsibilities
The major responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician include, but are not limited to:
Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly walks through, as needed
Assisting and identifying building deficiencies and tracking ongoing and finished work
Coordinating with and providing access to trades and contractors
Performing routine maintenance on building systems, if required, as well as handyperson duties including:
Basic plumbing & heating
Carpentry
Lock replacements
Painting
Drywall repairs
Routine electrical repairs
Routine appliance repairs
Tile work, caulking and grouting
Garbage removal
Grounds work
Roof and drains cleaning, when safe
Participating in maintenance projects and unit turn-over maintenance
Reporting to the Building Caretaker Team Lead any situation that is considered dangerous for evaluation and making suggestions to ensure a safe working environment
Providing feedback and assisting the Building Caretaker Team Lead in optimizing and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions, as well as the work order management system and corresponding mobile application
Performing custodial tasks, as needed, to support building operations
Performing other related duties as required
Experience
The successful candidate will have proven experience providing maintenance services in residential buildings.
Skills and Abilities
Reliable with excellent people skills
Flexible, friendly and has a professional attitude
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Team player who can build effective working relationships with co-workers
Familiar with multiple communication platforms and relevant mobile phone functions, such as e-mailing, text messaging, photo taking, and the general use of mobile applications
Working Conditions and Requirements
The Maintenance Technician is expected to handle a large volume and variety of maintenance requests across CLT’s building portfolio. This position is primarily located onsite at CLT buildings. Flexibility to work onsite across the Lower Mainland is required.
Flexibility to work outside of the regular work week (i.e. holidays/evenings/weekends) when needed to meet operational needs. This includes being available for on-call building emergencies and after-hours emergency rotations.
Access to a vehicle with a valid BC driver’s license.
Passing a Criminal Records Check
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work with your hands in a precise manner, kneel, lift/carry objects up to 50 pounds, push/pull objects, and walk and stand for long periods of time.
Compensation: $58,000 – $68,000/year. Salary commensurate with experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
CLT Development Services Society is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on merit and are strongly committed to equity, diversity and accessibility. Upon request accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
