Building Maintenance

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Building Maintenance Full-time
Makola Housing Society Vancouver BC

Position summary:

Under the direction of the Property Manager (PM) the Caretaker is responsible for maintaining properties in the assigned region to meet the established standards Makola has developed. Specifically the Caretaker will perform minor maintenance and repair duties and schedule trade contractors to fulfill technical work. When properties do not meet standards the Caretaker will work with the Property Manager to establish a plan that may include handing out notices to tenants.

This is a permanent full-time position based out of our Sawmill Regional Office working Monday Friday 35 hours per week. This position starts at $28.00 per hour with a mandatory on-call requirement that pays $150/week plus time worked.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and annual reviews
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
• Tool allowance
• Extended health and dental
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Program includes $250/year
• Professional Development Program

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in building maintenance;
• Experience in an applied trade such as electrical plumbing or carpentry (no ticket required);
• Experience working in and with the Indigenous communities and Indigenous people is an asset;

• First Aid Level 1 or willing to get training (cost covered by Makola); and
• Possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License Clean Drivers Abstract and has a reliable vehicle to carry tools and for hauling if required.

Other:

• Participate in on-call rotation to work outside of regular hours
• Supply own tools of the trade
• Willing to participate in personal and professional development
• Follow Makola Housing Society policies and procedures
• Provide a clear Criminal Record Check.

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Who We Are

Makola Housing Society (MHS) is an Indigenous affordable housing provider committed to supporting vibrant diverse communities in British Columbia. Our portfolio spans the entire province and involves property management asset management Assisted Living and providing professional consulting services to other service providers. We have energetic and engaged teams. Each member brings a unique approach and skillset and together we are committed to delivering high-quality service to our tenants and their communities. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all team members take personal accountability for their work have a passion for excellence and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and hire employees of all cultures including Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Our Indigenous employees have diverse backgrounds including status non-status Metis and Inuit. Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify) as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position please contact us at: or . We want to support all applicants during this process.

MHS is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us if you require accommodation if we contact you for an employment opportunity. We deeply appreciate and thank all that apply but only applicants that are selected for this opportunity will be contacted.

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Closing Date: Open until filled.

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Required Experience:

Manager