Property Maintenance (part-time)

Compass Communities; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Communities in Wetaskiwin, AB, is seeking a part-time Community Maintenance professional to keep common areas clean and work orders completed under the Community Manager. This role involves coordinating with maintenance staff, vendors, and safety procedures, and supports multiple property units within our housing communities.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of relevant maintenance experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a valid driver's license with access to a

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Qualifications in one of the mechanical trades are a strong asset.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be eligible for a company truck use.

Responsibilities

• Complete all work orders as assigned by the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Manager.
• Review quotes and supervise contractor relations.
• Perform general maintenance including mowing, snow removal, pruning, painting, and repairs.
• Maintain safety practices and life safety documentation.

Skills

Relevant experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

On-call availability

Education

Mechanical trades qualification asset

Job description

With over 70 residential communities in 8 provinces coast-to-coast and over 12,000 home sites, Compass is one of Canada’s largest land lease housing companies. We offer affordable homeownership that prioritizes residents’ needs, creating communities with better services, management, and facilities.

• Be part of the solution to Canada’s housing challenge, creating affordable and vibrant communities.
• Join a leading national company in a unique and growing industry.
• Make a positive daily impact in your community.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Community Manager, the Community Maintenance role ensures work orders are completed, and all common ground areas are maintained and kept clean. This is a part-time position, up to 30 hours per week.

Core Responsibilities

• Complete all work orders as required by the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Manager, requesting material as needed, and advising when a work order cannot be completed by the maintenance team;
• Request and review quotes from outside contractors and manage contractual relations with contractors/suppliers;
• General maintenance such as mowing, snow removal, pruning, picking up yard waste, replacing light bulbs, filling cracks, painting homes and any other maintenance as required in our community homes;
• Clean and sweep the road, and make temporary road repairs as needed;
• Participate in all safety training within the assigned timeframe;
• Report any issues back to Community Manager and/or Maintenance Manager in a timely manner;
• Maintain a professional demeanor within the team as well as within the communities;
• Ensure all life safety certificates and back up documentation is in good standing, accurately recorded in company records, and adhere to company life safety initiatives;
• Follow up with renovation projects and complete other maintenance duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1+ years of relevant experience;
• Qualifications in one of the mechanical trades a strong asset;
• Organized and able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Must be available for on calls from time to time;
• A valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract are required, and the successful candidate will have the use of a company truck.

We value a wide range of experiences on our team. If your skills don’t fully align with the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or other roles at Compass. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization if their qualifications and experience align more closely with those available roles.

Our people are what makes us different. At Compass, we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization; therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. Successful applicants will also be subject to a background check.