Building Maintenance Attendant - Facilities and Maintenance

Building Maintenance Attendant - Housing Facilities and Maintenance
Business Unit:  Housing Planning and Protective Services

Division:  Regional Housing

Pay Grade:  CAN/06/02/J08

Rate of Pay:  $33.71 - $36.01 per hour

Hours of Work:  80 hours bi‑weekly

Posting Date:  May 7, 2026

Closing Date:  May 21, 2026

Under minimum direction from Capital Region Housing Corporation managers, performs inspections, minor building maintenance, record keeping and janitorial duties. This position will be assigned a rotational schedule of weekday and weekend on‑call duties.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains day book with accurate documentation activities.

Monitors safety of premises and quiet enjoyment of residents.

Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with tenants.

Acts as contact for emergency maintenance and warranty correction procedures, keeps phone numbers for service.

Shows vacant units to prospective tenants.

Conducts move‑in inspection with new tenant.

Controls parking by allocating spaces, maintaining log book, and prohibiting unauthorized activities and vehicles.

Inspects unit with existing tenant on move‑out, establishes status of unit, records damage, completes move‑out inspection form, and obtains repair estimates.

Cleans and repairs unit at move‑out and coordinates any necessary contractor work.

Keeps all common areas clean; hallways, lounges, laundry rooms, locker rooms, lobbies, and elevators.

Carries out annual unit inspections and assures necessary repairs are completed.

Responds promptly to tenant complaints and concerns.

Assures that Housing Corporation policies and procedures are followed by tenants and contractors.

Mediates disputes between tenants, fills out incident reports, and notifies authorities if required.

Reviews project maintenance requirements.

Examines and records items requiring maintenance and identifies responsibility.

Carrying out required repairs or arranging for appropriate contractor.

Coordinates and monitors contractor activities on site. Provides notification for tenants, and suite or building access.

Organizes and prioritizes work load to provide timely service to tenants and contractors.

Assures sites are maintained in a clean and orderly state; remove garbage and debris from parking areas, sidewalks, and landscaped areas; clean and disinfect garbage enclosures; spot clean gutters and roofs; water landscaped areas as required.

Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, unit inspections, unit repairs, move‑out painting and replacements, and inventory.

Performs scheduled maintenance on equipment, as required, based on manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals.

Acts as the Corporation's representative in times of emergency to best protect building, grounds, and tenants.

Assures that sites are equipped to deal with emergency situations at all times.

Follows all policies, procedure and standards of the CRD.

Performs other duties as required.

Additional Information – Minor Maintenance (examples)
Minor electrical repairs may include:

Changing fuses, cover plates, light bulbs and light tubes

Checking breakers and thermostats for proper operation

Cleaning and testing smoke detectors

Minor plumbing repairs may include:

Changing washers/stems/cartridges, spouts/aerators, shower heads

Cleaning sink traps

Snaking drains, using toilet auger as required

Changing/repairing flappers, flush handles, toilet seats, and supply tubes

Checking shutoff; fixing mechanical stops in tubs/sinks, changing P traps/J bends

Caulking bathtubs, surrounds, and countertops

Ensuring plumbing/sprinkler systems are winterised

Resetting timers for irrigation control

Minor carpentry repairs may include:

Replacing/adjusting weather stripping

Replacing/repairing drapery track, cords, and fittings, securing broken windows/doors

Replacing/adjusting handrails, adjusting door closer, repairing fencing, re‑nailing boards

Replacing/repairing gate hardware, signage and numbers

Minor appliance repairs may include:

Changing fridge butter doors/crisper trays/glass trays

Minor wall repairs may include:

Minor painting and touch‑ups

Minor drywall repairs

Must provide own reliable vehicle.

Key Skills & Abilities

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