Maintenance Worker Part-time

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Salary: $25.01 to $27.33 per hour (Permanent, part‑time)

The Maintenance Worker performs minor building repairs and maintenance at all Union Gospel Mission (UGM) facilities. The role is permanent and part‑time.

• Ensure proactive care to all exterior and interior areas.
• Complete routine building maintenance work including structural, carpentry, painting, drywall repair, lock repair, fence repair, ground care, and other related ad‑hoc maintenance projects.
• Repair all building equipment.
• Carry out routine and preventive maintenance including adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, refrigeration, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Consistently inspect and ensure that security and safety measures are in place.
• Follow a checklist to perform periodic inspections of mechanical, transformer, and boiler rooms, and provide feedback to the Maintenance Manager.
• Provide periodic inspection to UGM’s fleet of vehicles, and report findings to the Maintenance Manager.
• Patrol lighting of fire escapes, fire panels, public areas, service and exit signs. Repair and service these areas as required.
• Move furniture, equipment and supplies and coordinate movers when necessary.
• Shovel snow on walkways and entrances. Spread gravel on driveways.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop.
• Maintain a detailed log book of work activity.
• Respond to department heads’ and residents’ requests and complaints in a courteous, prompt, and professional manner.
• May periodically be required to perform janitorial work.
• Maintain awareness of potential security concerns and report these to the Manager.
• Report all maintenance issues, pest problems, and safety and health concerns to the Manager.
• Maintain a positive, productive and professional relationship with tenants, guests and employees.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and development opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by the Manager.
• Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety.

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years of recent related experience. A TQ (trade qualification) certificate in a trade or a building operator certificate is an asset.
• Other combinations of lived experience and education may be considered.
• Able to inspect, assess, and determine repair requirements, and perform minor repairs for heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation, with skills in plumbing and electrical systems.
• Good knowledge of painting, dry‑wall repair, and the basics of carpentry and the ability to complete these tasks at a high standard.
• Current knowledge of WCB regulations.
• Completely familiar with building fire and safety regulations and procedures.
• Some familiarity with the building code requirements for repairs.
• Knowledge of key access systems is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver license. Demonstrated ability to drive safely and responsibly. Clean Driver’s Abstract required.
• WHIMS training an asset.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Work is generally performed indoors, with 10% of the time spent outdoors in all types of weather.

On‑call work is required. Some weekend or evening work may be required. Moderate overtime may be required. Will be required to report to different locations as operational needs demand.

Job requires working with chemicals.

Due to the nature of the job, and our commitment to a safe environment, the candidate is subject to a criminal record check and must submit a clean, current Driver’s Abstract.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada