About the Role
The Building Maintenance Worker is essential to the daily well-being of our residents. You are responsible for ensuring that our housing facilities are safe, functional, and welcoming. This is a hands-on role for a “fixer” — someone who enjoys a variety of tasks, from troubleshooting systems to preparing a room for a new resident to move in.
What You’ll Do
- Systems Maintenance: Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- General Trades: Perform routine maintenance tasks including painting and drywall repair.
- Safety & Security: Perform daily inspections on building systems and maintain security and safety measures throughout the facility.
- Unit Preparation: Coordinate the preparation of housing units prior to the arrival of new residents, which may include moving furniture, equipment, and supplies.
- Logistics: Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment, making minor purchases as required, and respond to resident requests for minor repairs.
- Reporting: Contact your supervisor for any major needed repairs and perform other related duties as directed.
What We’re Looking For
- The “Fixer” Mindset: You have practical interest or experience in general maintenance (painting, plumbing, minor electrical) and a knack for troubleshooting.
- Observation Skills: You are proactive in spotting issues before they become emergencies during your daily building inspections.
- Empathy & Respect: You are comfortable working in a residential setting and interacting with youth residents with care and professionalism.
- Reliability: You are organized, can manage a supply inventory, and take pride in keeping a building running smoothly.
Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs Program)
Applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection
How to Apply
Send your resume to our Hiring Team at [email protected].
We will be in touch with candidates who are a strong match. Thank you to all who apply. If you have questions about the role before applying, feel free to reach out to the Hiring Team.
About NYSA
For more than 50 years, Nanaimo Youth Services Association (NYSA) has worked with youth through housing, employment, and life skills programs.
NYSA is a registered Canadian charity. Our Community Impact Report shares more about our work and the kind of impact this role contributes to.