Maintenance Technician

Pacifica Housing; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Vacation accrual

Benefits package

BCGEU Pension Plan

Employee assistance program

Wellness time

Career development opportunities

Internal advancement opportunities

Dog friendly offices

Job summary

Pacifica Housing in Nanaimo is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform essential building maintenance across our housing properties. You will handle work orders, respond to urgent issues, and assist with unit turnovers to keep housing safe and well-maintained for tenants and staff.

The role requires strong trade skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, minor electrical, plus a valid driver’s license and a Vulnerable Sector check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic First Aid Certificate is required.
• Experience as a maintenance technician, preferably in nonprofit housing.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and general trade skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform building repairs and maintenance including plumbing, drywall, painting and minor electrical.
• Complete installations and unit turnover activities to standard.
• Troubleshoot issues and document work orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain safety, health and compliance with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with tenants, staff and contractors.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Drywall

Electrical

Flooring

Education

High school diploma

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Manager of Maintenance

Union: BCGEU

Compensation: $31.18-$33.58/hour

Status: Full time, Regular

Posting Closing Date: September 15, 2026 at 4pm

Available Opportunities:

• 26-041 - 7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday (80 hours bi-weekly)
• 26-051 - 7:30am - 6:00pm, Sunday to Wednesday (80 hours bi-weekly)

Organizational Focus:

Pacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable homes for almost 35 years. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to meeting the housing and support needs of our community. As such, we are committed to building our fast-growing team with a culture that supports our people and reinforces our core values of authenticity, leadership, respect, and social justice.

Pacifica is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer by The Living Wage for Families Campaign.

Primary Objectives:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out a wide range of building maintenance and repair activities to ensure that Pacifica Housing properties remain safe, functional, and well-maintained for tenants and staff. As part of the Property Services team, this role fulfills maintenance work orders according to prescribed schedules and established quality standards, while also responding to urgent maintenance issues and supporting unit turnover.

The Maintenance Technician contributes directly to housing quality and tenant satisfaction by:

• Performing general building maintenance, repair, and installation work
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) requirements
• Assisting with unit turnovers, inspections, and repairs to maintain housing quality standards
• Documenting work orders, reports, and safety incidents accurately and on time
• Working both independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, effective service delivery

This role requires strong trade and maintenance skills, reliability, and the ability to communicate effectively with tenants, staff, and contractors while upholding Pacifica Housing's values of safety, respect, and service.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Repairs

• Carry out a variety of building repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, appliances, drywall, painting, and minor electrical
• Complete residential installations and assembly (e.g., doors, blinds, fixtures)
• Perform suite renovations and unit turnover activities to organizational standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve general building maintenance issues in a timely manner

Compliance & Safety

• Post official notices (e.g., Notices to End Tenancy, Notices to Enter) in compliance with the Residential Tenancy Act, as directed by the Maintenance Operations Coordinator or Senior Manager
• Report safety hazards, incidents, or accidents immediately to the Senior Manager or Maintenance Operations Coordinator
• Follow health and safety standards while performing maintenance duties
• Remain available for off-hours emergency call-outs as scheduled

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete and submit required paperwork, including maintenance work orders and mileage claims
• Report to the Manager of Maintenance on work completed, issues requiring follow-up, and items currently in progress
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities

Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain cooperative and respectful relationships with tenants, staff, and contractors
• Work independently to complete assignments and meet deadlines
• Support other members of the Maintenance Team and Property Services staff as needed

Other Duties

• Perform additional maintenance or property-related duties as assigned to support overall operations

Requirements

Education:

• High school graduation
• Must hold a Basic First Aid Certificate

Experience:

• Experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar role, preferably in a non-profit housing environment
• Demonstrated experience in building maintenance and repair
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Preferred: 2 years' experience in suite renovations or building maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong trade skills including carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall patching/installation, flooring, and minor electrical repairs
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform general residential building maintenance
• Ability to use a mobile phone for email, texting, calls, and calendar management
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and independent work skills

Additional Criteria for Role:

• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is required before employment commences
• Must have valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with a minimum of $2 million liability ‘business class' insurance
• Must be available to be on the on call roster, as well as on off hours, for emergency call outs

As Pacifica Housing works with vulnerable populations, We require all staff to successfully clear a Vulnerable Sectors Criminal Record Check run by the Ministry of Justice. Any offer of employment is contingent on the applicant providing proof of criminal record check prior to commencing employment.

Please note: While this position is posted externally concurrently, members within the collective bargaining unit will receive first consideration in the appointment.

Benefits

• A mission driven and meaningful working environment
• Competitive salary from a Certified Living Wage Employer
• Minimum six (6) percent vacation accrual rate for all regular employees
• Excellent benefits package for regular employees (includes extended health and dental, life insurance, and more)
• Competitive BCGEU Pension Plan
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness time
• Career development and internal advancement opportunities
• Organization and individual training opportunities
• Robust team building and staff social events
• Dog friendly offices

Pacifica Housing advises all employees, contractors and volunteers of the risk of violence, injury and harm that is present in the execution of their duties. Pacifica Housing is committed to providing a safe and risk-free work place, however, we acknowledge the inherent risk in social housing and direct support work while in homes and in other support relationships.

Pacifica celebrates diversity and what makes you uniquely you. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, and diversability.