Building Maintenance

M'akola Housing Society•Sooke, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Property Manager, the Building Maintenance position, internally called the Caretaker, is responsible for regular building checks of each property in the regions to ensure they meet the quality standards M’akola sets. The focus of the role will be to pick up garbage around the buildings, posting notices if needed, maintaining basic building mechanical systems, assisting with unit turnovers and inspections, and participating in on-call for after-hours calls. This role will also perform minor repairs in units and buildings that may include, but are not limited to, touch up painting, patching drywall, recalking plumbing fixtures. The successful candidate will be aware of and sensitive to the housing needs of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people. The Caretaker will ensure M’akola is represented in a professional, responsible, and respectful way at all times. This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Sooke 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.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in building maintenance
Working knowledge of applied trades such as electrical, plumbing, or carpentry (no ticket required)
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Ability to relay information in a calm, polite and respectful manner to community members
Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Clean Driver’s Abstract
Have a reliable vehicle to carry tools and for hauling supplies, with required insurance
Provide clear Criminal Record Check prior to hiring, costs covered by M’akola
Willingness to follow M’akola policies and procedures
Available to take calls outside of regular work hours
Supply own tools of the trade
Completed First Aid – Level 1, costs covered by M’akola
Completed WHMIS certificate, costs covered by M’akola

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Indigenous communities considered an asset

Responsibilities

Regular building checks of each property to ensure they meet quality standards.
Pick up garbage around the buildings.
Posting notices if needed.
Maintaining basic building mechanical systems.
Assisting with unit turnovers and inspections.
Participating in on-call for after-hours calls.
Performing minor repairs in units and buildings (e.g., touch-up painting, patching drywall, recalking plumbing fixtures).
Ensuring M’akola is represented in a professional, responsible, and respectful way at all times.