Building Maintenance Worker – Full-Time
Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society
Location: Hope, BC
Job Type: Full-time, unionized position
Wage: $25.95 per hour — Wage Grid 10
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Housing Manager
Anticipated Start Date: To be determined based on facility opening and operational readiness
About Cedar Strong
Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society provides supportive, client-centred services to individuals and families in Hope and the surrounding communities.
We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and safety-focused Building Maintenance Worker to support the operation of our new shelter and supportive housing facility.
Reporting to the Housing Manager, the Building Maintenance Worker will serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day building maintenance needs. This position is responsible for establishing preventative maintenance systems, conducting inspections, troubleshooting concerns, completing repairs, coordinating contractors, maintaining records, and helping ensure the building, equipment, and grounds remain safe and operational.
The successful candidate will be a practical problem-solver who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and interact professionally and respectfully with residents, staff, contractors, and community partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish, monitor, and carry out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for the building, equipment, and grounds.
- Conduct regular building and equipment inspections and identify maintenance, safety, security, and fire-related concerns.
- Complete general building maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, painting, drywall repair, basic plumbing, minor electrical tasks, equipment repairs, and general upkeep within the scope of the position.
- Repair furniture, construct shelving, replace fixtures and hardware, apply finishes, and complete other routine maintenance tasks.
- Identify short- and long-term maintenance priorities, capital needs, equipment requirements, and grounds-maintenance needs.
- Report significant property and maintenance concerns to the Housing Manager and make recommendations regarding major repairs or purchases.
- Contact contractors and tradespeople, obtain quotes, prepare labour and material estimates, and help coordinate major repairs.
- Monitor work completed by external contractors and confirm that maintenance requirements have been addressed.
- Develop and maintain effective maintenance systems, logs, schedules, inspection records, and reporting processes for the new facility.
- Complete maintenance logs, security incident reports, supply records, and other required documentation.
- Collect and remove garbage and recyclable materials and support the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
- Maintain exterior areas, including entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, lawns, and landscaped spaces.
- Complete seasonal grounds maintenance, including snow removal, mowing, weeding, pruning, watering, and removing leaves or debris.
- Transport equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies manually or with the use of carts and dollies.
- Operate a motor vehicle to collect or transport equipment, goods, and supplies.
- Arrange furniture and equipment for meetings, activities, and special events.
- Follow Cedar Strong’s health and safety procedures and all applicable WorkSafeBC requirements.
- Identify hazards, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and take reasonable steps to correct or report unsafe conditions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Grade 10 education supplemented by relevant vocational training, such as a building maintenance course.
- At least two years of building maintenance experience.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of trades and contractor resources in Hope, the surrounding area, and the Fraser Valley.
- Valid WHMIS certification.
- Current First Aid certification.
- Valid BC driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of general building maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance, and groundskeeping.
- Ability to establish maintenance systems and procedures for a newly opening facility.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a team environment.
- Ability to coordinate projects, contractors, supplies, and competing maintenance priorities.
- Strong organization, time-management, record-keeping, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with residents, staff, contractors, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work safely in an active shelter and supportive housing environment.
- Ability to understand and support Cedar Strong’s mission, values, and client-service approach.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and groundskeeping equipment safely.
Physical and Working Requirements
This is a physically active position that may require:
- Lifting and carrying tools, equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
- Prolonged standing and walking.
- Climbing ladders or stairs and working in elevated areas when appropriate safety measures are in place.
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and working in confined or difficult-to-access areas.
- Performing repetitive movements and detailed repair work requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Working indoors and outdoors in changing weather and environmental conditions.
- Exposure to dust, noise, cleaning products, chemicals, fumes, and other maintenance-related conditions.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, or respiratory protection.
The successful candidate must be physically capable of completing the duties of the position safely and consistently.
Additional Information
This position is connected to a new facility that remains under development. The anticipated start date and work arrangements may be adjusted based on construction completion, facility readiness, program implementation, onboarding requirements, staffing needs, and operational requirements.
Any adjustments will be made in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, employment standards legislation, and Cedar Strong policies.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a cover letter outlining your relevant maintenance experience, training, certifications, and interest in joining Cedar Strong.
Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $25.95 per hour
Work Location: In person
