Facilities Generalist

Elim-Christian-Care-Society; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular full-time position

On-call rotation

Job summary

Elim Village seeks a Facilities Generalist (Garrison Crossing) to perform general building and property maintenance. You will install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment, keep buildings clean and orderly, and assist with heavy cleaning, turnover, and winter snow removal.

A personal commitment to Elim’s Philosophy of Care is required. Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance requests, prioritizing preventive work, and ensuring safety for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent; a building trades certificate is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years in operations and maintenance of buildings.
• Ability to perform small repairs and use power tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident move-ins/outs and prepare units for occupancy.
• Maintain and repair electrical components, appliances, and equipment per codes and preventive maintenance programs.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of facilities, machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor activities for projects.
• Ensure safety regulations and orderly work areas are maintained.
• Handle garbage removal and cleaning tasks as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Safety awareness

Independent work

Team player

Initiative

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Building trades certificate

Experience in facilities maintenance

Tools

MS Office

Worx Hub

Power tools

Vehicle operation

Irrigation systems

Job description

Elim Village operates two exceptional aging in place communities for older adults. Our retirement villages are located in Surrey and Chilliwack, B.C., where over 1,000 seniors call Elim Village ‘home’. We’re looking for new talent to join us as we continue to be at the leading edge of seniors living. We offer a unique opportunity to be part of a not-for-profit organization founded on Christian principles and beliefs, which pursues the highest standards of professionalism. Join our diverse team of more than 500 employees in making a daily difference in the lives of residents.

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Generalist (Garrison Crossing) will be responsible for performing general building and property maintenance. The Facilities Generalist is also responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment in accordance with safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes. The role will also be responsible for keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition, and will occasionally perform heavy cleaning duties, suite turnover assistant, cleaning building storage and garbage rooms, pressure washing parkade and assist with winter snow removal including salting A personal commitment to Elim’s Philosophy of Care is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED. A building trades certificate, or equivalent, is considered an asset
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of buildings
• Ability to perform small repairs (e.g. drywall, caulking, light fixtures, replacing appliances, and indoor/outdoor painting)
• Must have considerable working knowledge, skill, manual dexterity, and mechanical knowledge in the use of power tools and repair equipment
• Ability to use power hand tools (e.g. power washer, skill saw, drills, etc.)
• Ability to drive utility vehicles (e.g. golf carts, utility tractor, Bobcat and/or quad for snow removal, skid steer)
• Basic working knowledge of MS Office software, (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, & OneDrive)
• Knowledge of The Worx Hub work order request program, or equivalent, would be an asset
• Knowledge of cablevision and internet systems an asset
• Basic knowledge of electrical repairs would be considered an asset
• Experience with irrigation systems an asset
• Possession of Class 4 driver’s license is an asset
• Must have own transportation

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Desire to be a daily difference maker in the lives of older adults
• Must have empathy towards residents and be able to work professionally with and around them
• Must have working knowledge of proper safety practices and the demonstrated ability to work in a manner that recognizes personal safety and the safety of others.
• Able to make decisions and use appropriate judgment staying within the scope of scheduled tasks
• Must be able to work well independently or in a team setting.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Able to develop creative or alternative solutions to problems
• High level of sound independent judgment and reasoning

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with resident move-ins and move-outs by completing maintenance requests and preparing units for occupancy
• Eliminate or minimize the effects of health and safety incidents/issues within Elim Village and ensure all areas inside and surrounding the village are safe. Taking immediate corrective action when necessary. This includes all seasonal issues such as extreme heat, rain, snow, ice, etc.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and/or maintain various electrical components, appliances and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, preventative maintenance programs and departmental procedures
• Perform repairs and maintenance of machines and equipment within the Village, along with associated documentation
• Set priorities for preventative maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions and scheduled work
• Conduct on-going maintenance and preventative maintenance of facilities, machinery and equipment as instructed by the Facilities Supervisor
• Adhere to departmental procedures and systems (e.g. "systems for preventative maintenance", "maintenance requisitions", scheduled work and continued quality improvement/risk management programs)
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Operate grounds-keeping power equipment and maintain external property
• Ensure delivery/shipping areas are tidy and safe at all times, advising departments of shipments to be processed and stored
• Co-ordinate and manage garbage removal and recycling products
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Involved in all aspects of building maintenance requirements for all new construction, renovations or updates to current systems
• Coordinate and monitor contractor activities for projects
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed

NOTES

• T his is a Regular Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Ability to join 24/7 on call rotation
• Willingness to work Saturdays and Sundays if needed in an emergency