Building Maintenance Technician

Home Space Society | Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor of Operations

Location:

Assigned portfolio of residential buildings and units

Schedule:

Regular full-time hours with a rotational after-hours on-call schedule

At Home Space Society, we believe everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home.

We provide affordable housing for individuals and families throughout Calgary, creating safe, sustainable homes while fostering belonging and community.

We’re looking for a skilled, hands‑on Building Maintenance Technician who takes pride in their work, enjoys troubleshooting and solving problems, and wants to make a meaningful difference.

If you value variety, independence, teamwork, and the satisfaction of getting the job done right, we’d love to hear from you!

At Home Space, your technical skills make a real difference. You’ll help maintain a diverse portfolio of residential properties while working with a team committed to quality, safety, and community.

• Competitive hourly wages:
  Compensation based on experience and qualifications, with the flexibility to offer higher starting wages to experienced candidates.
• Overtime compensation:
  Additional compensation for eligible overtime hours.
• Health and dental benefits:
  Coverage to support your health and well-being.
• Health Spending Account:
  Additional flexibility to help cover eligible health‑related expenses.
• Employer‑funded retirement savings: A generous employer RRSP contribution, with no employee matching required.
• Mileage reimbursement and monthly phone allowance:
  Mileage reimbursed for eligible work‑related travel, plus a monthly phone allowance to help cover work‑related phone expenses.
• Predictable on‑call rotation:
  Shared after‑hours emergency coverage on a rotating schedule.
• Varied, hands‑on work:
  Work across different properties, building systems, repairs, preventative maintenance, and unit turnovers.
• Professional development:
  Opportunities to strengthen your technical skills and expand your building maintenance experience.
• Purpose‑driven work:
  Help provide safe, well‑maintained homes for people in our community.

The Building Maintenance Technician supports the day‑to‑day operation and upkeep of Home Space’s residential properties.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor of Operations, you’ll complete repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance, and unit turnovers. You’ll work independently, manage competing priorities, communicate clearly, and recognize when specialized expertise or contractor support is needed.

This is a practical, hands‑on role for someone who takes ownership of their work and understands the importance of maintaining safe, functional homes.

• Troubleshoot and complete repairs involving plumbing, electrical components, heating, ventilation, carpentry, painting, and general building systems within your qualifications.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, common areas, and exterior spaces to identify maintenance needs and potential issues.
• Repair or replace defective parts and coordinate specialized contractor support when required.

• Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections of building systems and equipment.
• Identify potential failures, document concerns, and recommend practical improvements.
• Prepare units for incoming residents through repairs, painting, touch‑ups, and inspections.
• Ensure units are safe, functional, and ready for occupancy within established timelines.

• Respond to resident and staff maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Prioritize work based on…