Building Services Rep (Building Caretaker)

Greater Victoria Housing Society•Victoria, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Building Services Rep team keeps our buildings clean, hazard free, and operational. They ready empty suites for new renters and liaise with our tenants to resolve minor issues with their units. This position includes cleaning, light maintenance, and administrative tasks. Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS) is an award-winning registered charity and not for profit organization dedicated to providing high quality, secure and affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households. Known for excellent service, we contribute to healthy, thriving and livable communities. GVHS is a housing provider for those who are able to live independently. GVHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by law. GVHS is a living wage employer. GVHS acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples, and that the land’s historical relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples have existed since time immemorial.

Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with maintenance staff, office staff, contractors and tenants.
Ability to respond to issues with diplomacy and tact while communicating in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to de-escalate situations to communicate respectfully and problem-solve with tenants.
Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act and privacy and protection legislation.
Ability to set priorities and handle a number of different issues at one time while maintaining safety and efficiency.
Physical ability to independently lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Provision of own vehicle required.
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical, elevator, boiler, fire panel, mechanical systems, emergency back-up generator, irrigation sprinkler and timer systems.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and maintaining in good working order the physical assets of each building managed by the Society.
Readying empty suites for new renters.
Liaising with tenants to resolve minor issues with their units.
Keeping accurate records and completing standardized forms in writing and on a computer.