Caretaker

Under the supervision of the Regional Property Manager, the Caretaker is responsible for the daily upkeep and minor maintenance of our complexes. The successful candidate will be aware and sensitive to the housing needs of the Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people. The Caretaker represents the M'akola Housing Society and will ensure the Society is represented in a professional, responsible, and respectful way at all times. This position is Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. M'akola offers the following: * Competitive salary and annual reviews * 3 weeks vacation * Extended health and dental * Pension plan * Weekly on-call premium when scheduled Duties include: * Responding to tenant requests for repair/maintenance * Troubleshoot and preform minor repairs/maintenance * Maintain cleanliness at sites * Participate in inspections as required * Other related duties as required from time to time Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in building maintenance * Working knowledge of applied trades * Strong time management and prioritization skills * Ability to relay information in a calm, polity and respectful manner to community members * Experience working with Indigenous communities considered an asset We hire employees of all cultures including Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Our Indigenous employees have diverse backgrounds including status, non-status, Metis and Inuit. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our diverse team. Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify) as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Please apply online at: https://makola.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=10 Closing Date: February 6th, 2020 at 12 noon Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.