Maintenance Worker

Make a Difference with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island!

Are you interested in supporting communities through safe, affordable housing? Reporting to the Property Manager, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the proper upkeep and functionality of our residential properties including building security, minor building repairs and ground maintenance, while ensuring the society is represented in a professional, responsible, and respectful way.

This position offers variety and flexibility, and is based out of two locations: our administrative campus in
Saanich and our downtown Victoria site. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in non-profit housing, we’d love to hear from you!

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offers:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Employer paid health and dental coverage and an employer matched Pension Plan
• Support for continuing professional development
• Paid time-off, 3 weeks' vacation and 14 stats including Easter Monday, Christmas Eve, and Boxing Day
• A socially responsible and inclusive culture in a successful community enterprise

What You’ll Do

• Routinely inspect and monitor the property including underground parking for maintenance status and suspicious activities and maintains a log
• Examine and record items requiring maintenance, reporting all major maintenance issues to the Property Manager.
• Perform turnover duties and minor maintenance and repair duties as directed, including plumbing carpentry and painting
• Repair and replace defective equipment, fixtures and appliances
• Monitor contractor activities while onsite
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors, monitor activities while onsite and verify that work is completed as requested
• Maintains accurate supplies, equipment, and building systems inventory
• Prepares and completes status reports, forms, and daily task logs
• Assist tenants with pest control, including providing information as per Society protocols
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to respond to after‑hours maintenance issues, as required
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant residential tenancy legislation and BC Housing standards as applicable to the role.
• Attend team meetings and other meetings as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Our ideal Maintenance Worker will bring the following:

• Previous building maintenance or related experience
• Current first Aid – Level 1 considered an asset
• Experience working with vulnerable populations an asset
• Ability to use basic computer applications to support day‑to‑day work tasks
• Working knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act an asset
  

These Skills and Abilities will help you thrive:

• Working knowledge of minor maintenance duties, maintaining equipment inventory, and arranging for servicing when needed including Health and Safety regulations/protocols and WHIMIS principles
• Demonstrated sound judgement with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to work cooperatively with tenants, staff, and contractors
• Demonstrated organizational and problem‑solving skills, including a strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
• A team player with a cooperative approach to achieving goals and objectives with various members of staff, vendors, and community agencies.
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle are required
• Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General prior to hiring is required
• Sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform the standard duties
  

About Society of Saint Vincent de Paul:

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island has been supporting people in need on Vancouver Island since 1916. Focused on impacting the lives of people affected by poverty, the Society offers emergency relief services while maintaining a focus and commitment to addressing the root causes that contribute to poverty in our communities. Through a variety of programs, the Society provides support through affordable housing, a food pantry, home visit program, day program for persons with developmental disabilities and thrift stores providing clothing and household items to those in need, to name a few.

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, fair, equitable and diverse culture and look forward to welcoming applicants with their unique strengths to our team.