Repair and Maintenance Technician II

Facilities Dept., Based in Surrey

Term Part Time (21-28 hours weekly)  |  Term Length: 5 Months  |  Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.18/hour)  |  Reporting to: Manager, Facilities

Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at hr@pcrs.ca. Personal information will be kept confidential.

Opportunity

The Maintenance Worker works as part of a larger maintenance team to support the day-to-day repairs and maintenance of our facilities. PCRS has 19 locations in the lower mainland. We are looking for someone who has direct experience in building and maintenance support. The Maintenance Worker provides a variety of site duties to ensure our spaces are safe, welcoming, and comfortable for our staff and participants.  

Our ideal candidate has a passion for supporting vulnerable young people and adults in our community. It is important to be self-motivated as a significant portion of this role you will be working alone. As you are part of a larger team it is also important that you are a team player who gains satisfaction when working with others to achieve team goals. As they may interact directly with youth in our programs it is important that you use a trauma-informed lens when working with young people. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity. 

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative maintenance duties with an eye for detail and delivery of quality workmanship with the ability to demonstrate preventative procedures to others. 
• Must be comfortable with and have experienced working alone. 
• Well organized with excellent communication/listening skills both written and verbal. 
• Excellent time management skills, forecasting timelines, working independently & problem solving. 
• Basic to intermediate computer skills. Literate in Office 365, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. 
• The ability to troubleshoot various maintenance requests in a multitude of scenarios, indoors and outdoors, with some examples listed, but not all. 
• Familiar and comfortable with most construction and handy person tools and equipment.  
• Familiar with the function and diagnosis of basic electrical systems. 
• Familiar with water, plumbing and waste management systems. 
• Confident changing out toilets and tanks and repairs as required. 
• Adept at drywall repairs, painting, hanging doors, blind installation. 
• Excellent at the repair of, and sealing of bathroom sinks, bathtubs, and faucet replacement. 
• Familiar and comfortable with Pressure washing. 
• Must understand and use PPE, safety equipment, eye and head protection when appropriate. 
• Support custodian with site cleaning and maintenance. 

Qualifications

• Trades experience in general construction and finishing work would be an asset. 
• A background in the not-for-profit sector is also an asset but not required. 
• Excellent verbal and written skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel as well as e-mail. 
• Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector.
• Class 5 driver’s license and abstract. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

About PCRS

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se’mya’me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.

Our Vision     Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities!

Our Mission   To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values    Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being

We Offer Our Staff

• Equitable Base Pay – we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
• Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
• Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day *
• Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums*
• Disability and Life Insurance Coverage *
• Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling *
• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions *
• Flexible schedules and earned time off program *
• Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
• In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development *
• Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.

* Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements – details for this posting will be provided on request.