2026-062 Housing Maintenance Lead

Job summary

The Housing Maintenance Lead coordinates and delivers maintenance services to ensure community housing units remain safe and functional. This role oversees daily repairs, conducts inspections, manages contractors, and assists with budget planning and financial tracking.

Job details

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land. Competition Number: 2026-062 Position: Housing Maintenance Lead Department: Community Development Employment Status: Full-Time Salary: $31- $42/HR – 35 Hours per Week Location: Naughton, ON Closing Date: September 29, 2026, at 4:00pm **AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND BAND MEMBERS** POSITION SCOPE: The Housing Maintenance Lead is responsible for the coordination and delivery of housing maintenance services to ensure community housing units are safe, functional, and well maintained. The role oversees day-to-day maintenance activities, conducts inspections, coordinates repairs and preventive maintenance, and responds to routine and emergency maintenance issues. The position supports maintenance planning, budgeting, and record-keeping, and works collaboratively with internal staff, contractors, and community members while upholding the values and priorities of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent Diploma in Facilities Management, Mechanical Techniques, Construction Management, or a related field is considered an asset Technical training in building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC systems (preferred) Diploma in Facilities Management, Mechanical Techniques, Construction Management, or a related field (asset) Minimum of three (3) years of experience in housing maintenance or a related field KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct regular inspections of housing units to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns Coordinate and carry out routine repairs and preventive maintenance on housing units and building systems Respond to emergency maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution Coordinate contractors and external service providers for specialized maintenance work Assist with maintenance budget planning, cost estimates, and procurement of materials and services Monitor maintenance expenditures and maintain financial tracking tools We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits. Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, or by mail to: Human Resources, 25 Reserve Rd, Naughton, ON P0M 2M0 Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Housing Maintenance Lead coordinates and delivers maintenance services to ensure community housing units remain safe and functional. This role oversees daily repairs, conducts inspections, manages contractors, and assists with budget planning and financial tracking.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in housing maintenance or a related field. Technical training or a diploma in facilities management, construction, or mechanical techniques is preferred.

Benefits

• RRSP with matched contribution • EFAP program • Health insurance • Insurance coverage

Listed skills

• Facilities Management · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Repair Coordination · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Housing maintenance
• Facilities management
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical systems
• HVAC systems
• Inspection
• Repair coordination
• Preventive maintenance
• Budget planning
• Procurement
• Contractor management
• Financial tracking
• Emergency response
• Record Keeping
• Planning
• Financial Tracking
• HVAC
• Budgeting
• Community Development
• Construction Management
• Facility Management
• Preventive Maintenance
• Technical Training
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Maintenance Lead
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers