Maintenance & Administrative Coordinator

ROLE PURPOSE  The Maintenance and Administrative Coordinator will assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in and around the properties, both owned and leased by Connective, within their region. This may include performing a variety of interior and exterior maintenance duties. They will coordinate work outside their scope with external contractors to best serve our clients and support our staff.
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION  Exempt. This position is open to applicants of all genders.
LOCATION  Vancouver, British Columbia
EMPLOYMENT STATUS  Temporary Full-Time
PROGRAM  Kingsway Supportive Housing
HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)  Monday to Friday, 0830 - 1630

Note:

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and interest in joining our team.
REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS   Reports and is accountable to the Maintenance and Asset Manager in their region
Participates as a member of the Connective Administrative Support Team
Liaises with the staff of Connective as necessary
Liaises with external professionals from other agencies, contractors, and/or government agencies as required
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ACCOUNTABILITIES  Building Maintenance   Under the general guidance of the Program Manager and Maintenance and Asset Manager assumes a primary role in making sure necessary repairs are completed, including coordinating external contractors to perform repairs
Liaises with contractors to ensure the quality and timeliness of the repairs
Ensure safety standards are established and maintained for the building and preventative maintenance tasks are performed
Monitors maintenance and housekeeping supplies
Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the planned or emergency maintenance issues
Assists the Program Manager and/or other staff in the identification of potential problems and reports any difficulties
Assists with and/or conducts inspections of resident spaces
Follows all relevant Connective policies, procedures, and guidelines
Administration   Maintains an up-to-date list and schedule of all planned and unplanned maintenance, as well as repairs for our assets
Assists the Maintenance and Asset Manager in the development of annual repair schedules, budgets, and capital plans as requested
Research options and make recommendations related to property, appliances, furniture, and service providers
Approves invoices and coordinates payment for external contractors related to the work completed within their region
Other Duties   Participates in Connective staff meetings
Other duties may be assigned occasionally
WORKING CONDITIONS   Function independently with the general guidance of the Maintenance and Asset Manager
Demonstrate a level of physical fitness and emotional resilience to effectively carry out the required duties of the program and to meet the operational needs of the residence
Often exposed to working conditions including chemicals such as paint, stains, cleaning agents, and glue when performing basic painting, plumbing, and carpentry work; requires specific safety precautions to mitigate the risk of injury
Is available to work flexible hours which may include evenings/weekends as determined by program needs and schedules
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS   Grade 12 level education and/or equivalent with two-years related experience
Experience in performing carpentry, painting, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance, and repairs
Experience in establishing and maintaining a collaborative and positive relationship with residents and other staff
Ability to manage time efficiently, with a high level of accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with contractors
Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, and written)
REQUIREMENTS   Ability to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check
Ability to successfully pass a reference check
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Flexibility to travel throughout the region
Building Service Worker Certificate and/or vocational training is preferred
COMPENSATION  The salary range for this position is $51,000 to $63,700. Annual salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications. This role will also be eligible for Connective's comprehensive benefits package.