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.

• 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.

Minor electrical repairs may include:

• Changing fuses, coverplates, 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.

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