Building Maintenance Worker

City of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Calgary is looking for a Building Maintenance Worker to handle maintenance duties in residential properties. Responsibilities include responding to work orders, minor repairs, and providing customer service to tenants. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience. A valid driver's license is essential, and safety training is an asset. This role offers a chance to positively impact the community.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Pensions and benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of residential maintenance experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with no more than 6 demerits.
• Completed safety training such as WHMIS.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders in residential units.
• Repair and replace minor electrical and plumbing components.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Mobile maintenance apps

Job description

Overview

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Responsibilities

As a Building Maintenance Worker for Calgary Housing (CH), you will be responsible for a wide variety of residential property maintenance duties in a busy, customer-focused work environment. Primary duties include :

• Respond to work orders in common areas as well as occupied and vacant housing units including visually inspecting sites, identifying problems, repairing and replacing components ( minor electrical, minor plumbing, cabinetry, flooring, drywall, painting, and carpentry repairs).
• Report any observed deficient conditions while working on CH managed sites and request work orders to resolve.
• Report major issues along with suggested scopes of repair to the Maintenance Administrator, Lead Hand, or Building Maintenance Services Coordinator.
• Respond to emergencies to troubleshoot and resolve issues when requested.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants including advice on maintaining their units and contact information for non-maintenance related inquiries.
• Complete paperwork such as Move-Out Inspection Forms, Accommodation Inspection Reports, Maintenance Add-on forms and work order prioritization and completion.
• Use mobile maintenance apps to manage all work orders and inspections as required.
• Suggest opportunities for continuous improvement of maintenance services to Lead Hand or Building Maintenance Services Coordinator.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalency ( GED) with at least 2 years of residential maintenance experience is required.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency) with no more than 6 demerits OR a Class 5 Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, and no current charges or suspension pending is required.
• Completed safety training such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), enrollment in a Residential Building Operator Certificate, and exposure to various trades will be considered assets.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently as well as to be an effective team member.
• Demonstrated time management skills and problem-solving abilities.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions: You will be required to drive between worksites and work around emotionally troubling situations such as poverty and violence.