Residential Maintenance Technician - On-Call & Growth

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

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.