Maintenance Coordinator - Casual

Optima Living; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living seeks a Maintenance Coordinator to ensure the upkeep of its Independent Living community in Victoria, BC. The role involves performing general repairs, maintaining the property, and ensuring a high standard of service to residents. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and at least 2 years of experience, along with excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Executing general repair and maintenance including plumbing and electrical work.
• Maintaining building exterior and grounds.
• Completing required forms and reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Property Maintenance

Safety Procedures

Building Repairs

Teamwork

Education

Certification in Building Maintenance or related field

Job description

Let us welcome you home at The Kensington in Victoria, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

As the Maintenance Coordinator, you are responsible for performing general building and property maintenance. The Maintenance Coordinator - Casual will help keep our 115-suite Independent Living community in great working order.

***Please note that thisposition has the flexibility of transitioning into a Full-Time Maintenance position***

Responsibilities

• Executing general repair and maintenance work including painting, plastering, basic plumbing (e.g.replacing faucets, unblocking toilets), woodworking (e.g. replacing moulding, installing doors, replacing doorframes) and electrical work (tasks that do not require an electrician’s license, e.g. changing light bulbs).
• Emptying out garbage and recycling receptacles at regular intervals in order to prevent waste from accumulating, and ensures recycling materials are stored properly.
• Maintaining building exterior, grounds and parking lots.
• Removing snow on sidewalks and doors and applies salt to ensure resident, visitor and team member safety.
• Completing the appropriate forms and documents; writing required reports based on available information in order to ensure the necessary follow-up.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certification, training, and work experience, including competencies, in building repairs, painting and finishes, safety procedures, property maintenance, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English language.
• Maintaining respectful relationships with residents and contractors.
• Sound knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the residence.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• Building Operator Certification is an asset

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of Workplace Hazard Materials program
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check