Maintenance Services Contractor - Vancouver, Canada - South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH)

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH)

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACTOR
**External Job Posting

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) is on the unceded, occupied, ancestral, traditional, and stolen

homelands of the Coast Salish Nations, the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú 7mesh (Squamish), and Səli̓́
**lwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House is looking for an experienced Maintenance Services Contractor to assist
with various maintenance tasks for approximately 20 hours per month.

Responsibilities:
The Property Maintenance Contractor will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of
our facilities, by fulfilling a variety of general maintenance duties. You will mostly work independently, reporting to
and under guidance of the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House Facilities Manager.

Services to be provided by the Maintenance Services Contractor include:

Perform basic tasks such as painting, drywall repairs, lighting repairs, ceiling tile replacements, and minor

repairs to plumbing, electrical, and safety systems.

Pressurewash sidewalks, rooftop decks, and other outdoor areas; conduct windowwashing and address

general maintenance repairs.

Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
Detect major maintenance repair needs and promptly report to SVNH Facilities Manager.
Undertake regular preventative measures to maintain facilities, equipment, and appliances.
Regularly check community spaces for issues related to litter, graffiti, mechanical failures, or breakdowns.
Keep sidewalks, exterior walls, windows, and rooftops clean and wellmaintained (for example, remove leaves

in autumn, snow in winter).

Provide advice to management on facility and equipment maintenance.
Maintain accurate records of work orders (received, inprogress, and completed).
Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations and use personal protective equipment to ensure a safe working

environment; prioritize safety when working in areas accessible to the public, members, and employees.

Respond to maintenance requests as promptly as possible during regular business hours.
In all interactions with SVNH staff, employees, volunteers, and members, and with the broader community on

behalf of SVNH, adhere to and demonstrate our core values of anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

Minimum of two years' experience in maintenance and repair work
Strong and demonstrated maintenance and repair problemsolving skills
Ability to respond to occasional afterhours calls (e.g. for snow removal)
Knowledge of safety protocols in maintenance and repair work
Reliable and professional demeanor
Understand and support the mission of SVNH
A clear criminal record check

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Certification in handling of hazardous materials (e.g. WHMIS)
Training or certification in First Aid, safe workplace procedures is an asset
Experience with spreadsheet programs (e.g. Excel, LibreOffice Calc) or computerized maintenance

- management systems is an asset

The contractor is expected to be properly insured for public liability.

Compensation:
Our contractor rate is $30-35 per hour. Please note that external contractors are not eligible for
- employee benefits.
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Job Start Date: As soon as possible after the closing date.