Caretaker

M'akola Housing Society; Sooke; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & annual reviews

Paid vacation & sick leave

Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)

Tool allowance

Extended health & dental

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & Wellness Program ($250/year)

Professional Development Program

Job summary

M’akola Housing Society in Sooke, BC is hiring a full-time Caretaker to manage building maintenance, safety checks, and minor repairs across multiple properties. You will support with unit turnovers, inspections, and on-site presence, while responding to after-hours calls as part of a team.

A valid driver’s license and reliability are required. The role emphasizes respectful engagement with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, with a focus on professional representation and service quality

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, or carpentry (no ticket required).
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to relay information calmly, politely and respectfully to community members.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular building checks across properties in the region to meet M’akola quality standards.
• Pick up garbage around buildings and post notices as needed.
• Maintain basic building mechanical systems and assist with unit turnovers and inspections.
• Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours calls.
• Perform minor repairs in units and buildings (touch up painting, drywall patching, recalking).

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Trades knowledge (electrical/plumbing/

Time management

Community communication

Indigenous community experience (asset

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caretaker – Full-time

M’akola Housing Society - Sooke, BC

Position summary:

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and annual reviews
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
• Tool allowance
• Extended health and dental
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Program includes $250/year
• Professional Development Program

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
• Experience working with Indigenous communities considered an asset

Other:

• 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

Who We Are

M’akola Housing Society (MHS) is an Indigenous affordable housing provider committed to supporting vibrant, diverse communities in British Columbia. Our portfolio spans the entire province and involves property management, asset management, Assisted Living, and providing professional consulting services to other service providers. We have energetic and engaged teams. Each member brings a unique approach and skillset, and together we are committed to delivering high-quality service to our tenants and their communities. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all team members take personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and hire employees of all cultures including Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Our Indigenous employees have diverse backgrounds including status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit. Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify) as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please contact us at: [e-mail] or 778-400-3177. We want to support all applicants during this process.

MHS is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us if you require accommodation if we contact you for an employment opportunity. We deeply appreciate and thank all that apply but only applicants that are selected for this opportunity will be contacted.

Closing Date:

Open until filled.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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