Maintenance Technician

Position Title:
Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Manager of Maintenance

Union: BCGEU

Compensation: $31.18-$33.58/hour

Status: Full time, Regular

Posting Closing Date: September 15, 2026 at 4pm

• 26-041 - 7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday (80 hours bi-weekly)
• 26-051 - 7:30am - 6:00pm, Sunday to Wednesday (80 hours bi-weekly)

Pacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable homes for almost 35 years. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to meeting the housing and support needs of our community. As such, we are committed to building our fast-growing team with a culture that supports our people and reinforces our core values of authenticity, leadership, respect, and social justice.

Pacifica is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer by The Living Wage for Families Campaign.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out a wide range of building maintenance and repair activities to ensure that Pacifica Housing properties remain safe, functional, and well-maintained for tenants and staff. As part of the Property Services team, this role fulfills maintenance work orders according to prescribed schedules and established quality standards, while also responding to urgent maintenance issues and supporting unit turnover.

The Maintenance Technician contributes directly to housing quality and tenant satisfaction by:

• Performing general building maintenance, repair, and installation work.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) requirements.
• Assisting with unit turnovers, inspections, and repairs to maintain housing quality standards.
• Documenting work orders, reports, and safety incidents accurately and on time.
• Working both independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, effective service delivery.

This role requires strong trade and maintenance skills, reliability, and the ability to communicate effectively with tenants, staff, and contractors while upholding Pacifica Housing's values of safety, respect, and service.

• Carry out a variety of building repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, appliances, drywall, painting, and minor electrical.
• Complete residential installations and assembly (e.g., doors, blinds, fixtures).
• Perform suite renovations and unit turnover activities to organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve general building maintenance issues in a timely manner.

• Post official notices (e.g., Notices to End Tenancy, Notices to Enter) in compliance with the Residential Tenancy Act, as directed by the Maintenance Operations Coordinator or Senior Manager.
• Report safety hazards, incidents, or accidents immediately to the Senior Manager or Maintenance Operations Coordinator.
• Follow health and safety standards while performing maintenance duties.
• Remain available for off-hours emergency call-outs as scheduled.

• Complete and submit required paperwork, including maintenance work orders and mileage claims.
• Report to the Manager of Maintenance on work completed, issues requiring follow-up, and items currently in progress.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

• Maintain cooperative and respectful relationships with tenants, staff, and contractors.
• Work independently to complete assignments and meet deadlines.
• Support other members of the Maintenance Team and Property Services staff as needed.

• Perform additional maintenance or property-related duties as assigned to support overall operations.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.