Maintenance Building Operator - 6281G

Starling Community Services•Waterloo, IA

7d•CA$28 - CA$34•Onsite

About The Position

Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,530 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging. One full-time permanent Maintenance Building Operator, LVP, position available, starting on July 27, 2026, working 37.5 hours per week. Candidates must be willing and able to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation. On-call responsibilities include being available to respond to facility emergencies 24 hours per day during assigned on-call periods and providing weekend coverages part of the rotation schedule. Compensation is provided for on-call availability and applicable call-out responses.

Requirements

High school graduation with knowledge of hand and power equipment.
Certification required in one of the skilled trades, certified building operator, maintenance mechanic.
Ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks using hand tools and power equipment.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, problem solve and work independently and as part of a multiservice delivery team.
Ability to relate well with people, particularly seniors.
Ability to communicate with people and be open to direction.
A passion for excellence in customer service.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of successful experience of maintenance work in a commercial, industrial, educational or institutional setting would be preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform PM inspections and routine building equipment checks.
Monitor, operate, maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Respond to emergency calls, fire alarms, system failures, and after-hours incidents.
Conduct life safety inspections and support fire safety, generator, and sprinkler system compliance.
Troubleshoot and complete work orders in a timely manner.
Support resident and staff requests while ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment.

Benefits

A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
Enrollment in a defined pension plan with the Heath Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
Enrollment in our Modular Health and Dental Benefits plan with Sun Life.
Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
3 Weeks paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly)
15 hours of personal time per year.
Paid sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Staff appreciation events.