Facilities Maintenance Worker

Join Beacon Community Services as a temporary full-time Facilities Maintenance Worker, an important member of the team that keeps Beacons facilities running. Bring your woodworking and electrical skills to support the maintenance of our properties across Victoria and the Peninsula. This is a great opportunity for applicants who enjoy working independently and completing a variety of maintenance tasks. Apply today to join our team!

*This is a 3-month temporary position**
Days/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (37.5 hrs/wk) - Occasional on-call availability may be required

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until position is filled

Location: The location of work may vary between sites in Victoria, Saanich, Brentwood Bay, Sidney, and Saanichton

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Worker is vital to responding to maintenance requirements at our facilities. This position is critical in ensuring the safety, functionality and aesthetic appeal of our facilities. The Facilities Maintenance Worker will play a key role in maintaining a positive and efficient environment for staff, volunteers, and clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform ongoing scheduled maintenance of the facility within the scope of their qualifications as directed by the Maintenance Manager
• Respond to requests for the repair or replacement of various appliances, fixtures, furniture, etc. required for day-to-day program operations
• Assess the conditions of the facility for potential impact on operations and the health and safety of Beacon staff and occupants
• Assist various program and maintenance employees with special projects
• Liaise with Beacon tenants, and all Beacon employees in a prompt, courteous and professional manner
• Report situations that require the attention of senior management or Maintenace Manager
• Ensure the assigned motor vehicle is properly maintained and serviced (if applicable)
• Other relevant duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of experience in a property maintenance or construction role
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
• Valid class 5 drivers license, clear drivers abstract and access to a reliable vehicle

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled in the use and operation of hand and power tools
• Skilled in minor painting, cleaning, organization and general maintenance
• Physically capable and able to safely use ladders, lift, paint, clean, and move items
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to adhere to WorkSafe BC regulations
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us. Accordingly:

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor Generals Criminal Record Check.
• All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.

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