Join Our Team
Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,530 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.
One full-time permanent Maintenance Building Operator, LVP, position available, starting on July 27, 2026, working 37.5 hours per week.
- Candidates must be willing and able to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation. On-call responsibilities include being available to respond to facility emergencies 24 hours per day during assigned on-call periods and providing weekend coverages part of the rotation schedule. Compensation is provided for on-call availability and applicable call-out responses.
What’s In It for You?
- Job Band G (hourly wages): Min - $27.97, Mid - $30.30, Max - $34.20
- A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
- Enrollment in a defined pension plan with the Heath Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Enrollment in our Modular Health and Dental Benefits plan with Sun Life.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
- 3 Weeks paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly)
- 15 hours of personal time per year.
- Paid sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
- 11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
- Employee Referral Incentive Program.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Staff appreciation events.
Your Role:
- Perform PM inspections and routine building equipment checks.
- Monitor, operate, maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Respond to emergency calls, fire alarms, system failures, and after-hours incidents.
- Conduct life safety inspections and support fire safety, generator, and sprinkler system compliance.
- Troubleshoot and complete work orders in a timely manner.
- Support resident and staff requests while ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment.
- The above tasks are representative but not all inclusive.
Your Talents and Experience:
- High school graduation with knowledge of hand and power equipment.
- Certification required in one of the skilled trades, certified building operator, maintenance mechanic.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks using hand tools and power equipment.
- Minimum of 3 years of successful experience of maintenance work in a commercial, industrial, educational or institutional setting would be preferred.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, problem solve and work independently and as part of a multiservice delivery team.
- Ability to relate well with people, particularly seniors.
- Ability to communicate with people and be open to direction.
- A passion for excellence in customer service.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
If you are community-focused and share our values and commitment to equity, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application in confidence, no later than 4 pm on July 15, 2025.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.
Our Commitment to Equity:
To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.
Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.
