Community Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Compass Communities; Saint John; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Communities in Saint John, NB, is seeking a Community Maintenance professional to join our team. This role reports to the Community Manager and ensures work orders are completed and common areas are well maintained.

You will step into an existing vacancy and help support our housing communities across Canada. The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, safety training, and the ability to coordinate with contractors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Qualifications in one mechanical trade are an asset.
• Strong organizational skills to oversee multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Must be available for emergency calls (on-call).
• Valid driver’s license and clean abstract; use of company truck.

Responsibilities

• Complete all work orders as directed by the Community Manager, requesting materials as needed and flagging when a task cannot be completed by the maintenance team.
• Request and review quotes from external contractors and manage contractual relations with contractors/suppliers.
• Perform general maintenance such as mowing, snow removal, pruning, yard waste removal, replacing light bulbs, filling cracks, and painting rental homes and new homes.
• Sweep and clean roads and perform temporary road repairs as necessary.
• Participate in safety training within the allocated timeframe.
• Maintain life safety certificates and backup documentation, ensuring accurate records and adherence to life safety initiatives.
• Follow up on renovation projects and complete other assigned maintenance duties.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical trades asset

Project coordination

Communication skills

On-call availability

Driver's license

Education

Mechanical trades qualification

Job description

Compass Communities in Saint John, NB, is seeking a Community Maintenance professional to join our team. This role reports to the Community Manager and ensures work orders are completed and common areas are well maintained.

You will step into an existing vacancy and help support our housing communities across Canada. The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, safety training, and the ability to coordinate with contractors.