Relief Maintenance Worker

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Maintenance Worker will perform maintenance and repairs in various areas, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance. The successful candidate will maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and interact positively with our tenant population.

Requirements

• Perform maintenance and repairs in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and interact positively with tenant populations who have experienced homelessness, mental health, and addiction problems.
• Maintain inventory and take care of tools and equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle throughout employment.
• Must be able to lift 25 kilograms.
• Knowledge of group processes and dynamics.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with Housing co-workers and interact positively with the tenant population.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and administration skills.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in languages other than English, an asset.
• Other duties as assigned.