Employment

We are hiring a Building Maintenance Staff (application deadline September 18, 2022)

Building Maintenance Staff (PT, permamnet)

The WestEnd Commons is a unique housing and neighbourhood resource in West Central Winnipeg. We operate with a Community Development lens offering housing with supports. There are 3 components to the WestEnd Commons; 26 family housing units, a Neighbourhood Resource Centre (NRC) and several faith groups. The housing component on the upper 4 levels includes 20 subsidized and 6 median market rent family apartments. The NRC on the lower level is run as a social enterprise offering office and meeting rental space. The WestEnd Commons is a project of the St. Matthews Non Profit Housing, Inc. (SMNPH).

The live-on-site part-time Building Maintenance Staff will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the of the WestEnd Commons building.

Wage: $17.50 per hour

Contract: 20 hours/week, permanent part time position

Accommodations provided: 2-bedroom apartment at a discounted rental rate

Work hours: on call: weekdays 5 pm – 8 am and weekends; flexible hours on Monday-Friday from 8 am – 5 pm; 12 weekends off/year

Start date: October 1, 2022 (negotiable)

Job Responsibilities:

·         Perform general maintenance oversight of a multi-family housing complex with offices, community and church spaces

·         Perform janitorial work in residential space and manage garbage, bulk waste and recycling pick-up

·         Perform basic maintenance/repairs and scheduled checks of the building, mechanical equipment and fire alarms

·         Perform snow clearing, grass cutting, walkway and entrance maintenance, as required

·         Maintain an inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies

·         Liaise, schedule, co-ordinate and administer contracted trades, consultants, utility personnel and inspectors

·         Create and maintain monthly and yearly schedules for recurrent maintenance and cleaning tasks

·         Maintain daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual Fire Safety Plan inspections and reporting

·         Plan and schedule preventative maintenance with trades and other building systems.

·         Manage pest control throughout and around the building

·         Assist to a management staff with general maintenance, structural and infrastructure projects

·         Manage general security and respond to emergency facility/property and security situations on a 24-hour basis

·         Manage tenants move-ins. move-outs and perform suites’ turnover (cleaning, painting and repairs)

·         Perform quarterly units’ inspection and support tenants in problem solving maintenance issues & resources

·         Coordinate part time janitorial and casual maintenance staff

·         Perform general administration tasks such as getting quotes, keeping records, writing reports, etc.

The qualifications and requirements for this position are:

 ·         Building management experience (preferred)

·         Handyman skills: maintenance, repairs, yard work, cleaning, painting etc.

·         Communication skills: outgoing, organized, and precise person who works well in a team

·         Physical requirements: ability to lift 50+lb

·         Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills and ability to handle varied and complex workload

·         Knowledge of safety and security in residential and/or commercial buildings (preferred)

·         Knowledge of MS Office applications and basic administration skills

Application deadline: September 18, 2022 or until position is filled. SMNPH is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous People, Newcomers, People of Colour, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, women and people with disabilities. If you feel you have the qualifications and passion to join in on the work and life at the WestEnd Commons then please submit your resume via email to: director@thewestendcommons.ca. In the subject line put in – Staff Relations Committee. Only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted.