Location

Multiple sites around Metro Vancouver (Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam)

Posting Period

May 6, 2026 - May 22, 2026

Job Description

The YWCA BC has 13 housing sites providing safe, affordable housing to women who are single mothers and their children, in various locations across Metro Vancouver.

The role of the Maintenance Worker is to provide maintenance of the building structures, building systems, landscaping, fixtures, some furniture and to ensure the overall upkeep of our housing communities.

What you’ll be doing:

Building Maintenance

• Daily building inspections, both inside and out for safety, security, and property damage.

• General clean-up of the property, including garbage clean-up.

• Landscaping work, including mowing lawns, weeding, sweeping walkways, raking leaves, trimming and pruning bushes, and some snow removal.

• Power washing of parking garages and walkways.

• Minor repairs of common areas and suites (repairing walls, painting, flooring repairs, ceilings etc,).

• Minor building repairs such as replacing handles & door hardware, adjusting door swing, and miscellaneous other interior and exterior repairs.

• Unit preparation between move-out and move-in. This may include some packing and moving of tenant belongings & furniture into storage and some cleaning.

• Cleaning and maintaining storage and workshop areas within the building, in conformance with safety standards.

• Purchase, receive, move, and store supplies and equipment.

HVAC & Plumbing

• Preventative maintenance and inspections of mechanical (HVAC & Plumbing) equipment as per checklists, including changing filters, verifying operation of equipment and other activities as required.

• Minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains and toilets, changing toilet handles, and other repairs that do not require a trade certificate.

Electrical

• Minor electrical repairs, including replacement of common area light bulbs, replacement of light fixtures, switches, and other repairs that do not require a trade certificate.

• Repair and/or installation of common household appliances.

Administration

• Using Arcori to keep daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly logs of repairs, maintenance and inspections.

• Using Safetyline to check in regularly during the workday.

• Using ADP Workforce now to record hours.

• Responding to daily emails on Outlook.

• Using Zoom or Microsoft Teams to attend meetings.

• Posting notices and delivering correspondence as directed by the Property Manager or Assets Clerk.

• Facilitating access and helping to coordinate contractors and vendors on site, as directed by the Property Manager or Assets Clerk.

• Other duties as required.

What you’ll need:

• Ability to communicate job‑related information effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Strong organization skills.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Fast, accurate painting skills are a necessity.

• Basic plumbing knowledge, as required to repair toilets, sinks, and taps/faucets.

• Basic electrical knowledge, as required to replace switches, light fixtures, thermostats, fans and appliances.

• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems.

• Willingness to do landscaping and cleaning.

• Ability to lift 20 kg.

• Ability to climb ladders up to 3 metres in height.

• Ability to use a mobile phone and computer for work-related communication (e.g., email)

• Willingness to learn and use Arcori, Safetyline, ADP Workforce now, Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle are required, as the role involves regular travel to multiple sites.

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:

• Extended medical and dental benefits

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)

• Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.

• Free staff membership to our Health & Fitness Centre

• Discounts at our Hotel Willo

• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $23.76 per hour

How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by May 22, 2026, to:

Dennis Labordo, Facilities Manager (he/him)

Address: 535 Hornby St 4th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8

Email: dlabordo@ywcabc.org

We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at people@ywcabc.org.

Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore ourcareers page.

We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.