Building Maintenance Technician
Join Onward: Transforming Lives through Affordable Housing and Community Engagement
At Onward Homes, we stand for more than just housing; we represent affordability, community, and the fostering of personal growth. Our commitment to creating affordable homes and empowering individuals to thrive is what drives us. With over five decades of history, Onward stands as a leading not-for-profit dedicated to affordable housing in Calgary.
Our Mission: Onward Homes focuses on creating, renovating, and expertly managing properties to provide homes for over 2,000 individuals, predominantly with lower incomes. We work closely with over 50 social-service agencies to introduce residents who require support. Our buildings, spread across the city, cater to individuals, families, seniors, Indigenous persons, newcomers to Canada, and others who benefit from personalized agency support for various needs, including mental health, addictions, and mobility challenges.
Our People, Our Strength: To fulfill our mission, we rely on an exceptional team of dedicated employees. We seek individuals who value results, leadership, and inclusive practices, believing in the power of collaboration and demonstrating courage where needed.
If you resonate with our vision and share our values, we invite you to join us on our mission to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
What we need from this role
Building Maintenance Techs keep our buildings functioning and our residents satisfied with their operation. You will maintain, repair, upgrade, clean, landscape and manage the unit-turnover process at a number of specified properties.
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Cleaning, landscaping and snow removal
- Maintaining inventory and equipment
- Turning over units
- Assisting with resident relations, as needed
- Performing janitorial duties
- Responding to emergencies (on-call)
- Adhering to safety and security policy
What you bring
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:
- A clear criminal background check/vulnerable persons check
- A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
- Two to three years of building maintenance experience
- The willingness to be flexible with your work hours
- A high school diploma or the equivalent
- The ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms) repeatedly and stand on your feet for lengthy periods
- Basic computer literacy
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as great attention to detail
You will have an advantage over other candidates if you also have:
- Experience working with a not-for-profit (bonus points if it was a housing organization)
- Yardi and RTA software skills
- Carpentry, electrician, millwork, power five, or plumbing ticket(s)
Working environment, conditions and physical demands
This is a physically active role where, daily, you will be working inside and outside in a wide range of temperatures and conditions. You will be required to operate machinery, solve problems on the fly, respond to emergencies (we have a six-week rotational on-call schedule) and manage potentially stressful situations skillfully.
Compensation
- A competitive salary
- Potential performance bonus: Up to 5%
- Initial vacation entitlement of three weeks
- Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
- RRSP featuring an automatic 5% contribution from Onward and an additional 2% contribution with a matching component
- Five flex days per year
- A dynamic and supportive work environment where your actions make a real impact in the community
- A competitive salary
Our Commitment
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all applicants; we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Thank you for your interest in Onward Homes!
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