Building Maintenence Coordinator

Job summary

Maintain and inspect community association facilities, perform minor repairs, schedule preventive maintenance, and coordinate contractors for specialized work. Respond to maintenance requests, manage supplies and work-order records, support event setups, and help ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.

Job details

Company Description Varsity Community Association serves the community of Varsity in Calgary, providing local residents with access to childcare options, events, and catering services. The Association manages facilities and programs that support families, social gatherings, and community activities. It operates a community center that hosts a variety of events and offers rental spaces for private and public functions. Team members contribute to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and well-organized environment for all visitors and program participants. Role Description The Building Maintenance Coordinator is a permanent part-time, on-site role located in Calgary, AB, responsible for the day-to-day care and upkeep of Varsity Community Association facilities. This position oversees routine inspections of the building, including common areas, event spaces, and childcare areas, to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper functioning of equipment and systems. The coordinator performs minor repairs, coordinates external contractors for specialized maintenance, and schedules preventive maintenance for HVAC, lighting, and other building systems. Daily tasks include responding to maintenance requests, monitoring supply levels, setting up and taking down event-related equipment, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and building regulations. The role also involves maintaining documentation of work orders, communicating with staff and vendors, and supporting smooth operations during events and community programs. Qualifications Demonstrated experience in building or facility maintenance, including basic repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive upkeep. Knowledge of health, safety, and building regulations, with the ability to apply safe work practices in a community facility setting. Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple maintenance tasks, work orders, and event setups. Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with staff, childcare teams, event coordinators, and external vendors. Ability to perform hands-on work, including lifting, moving equipment, and working with tools and maintenance materials. Basic computer skills for maintaining records, using maintenance logs, and communicating via email or facility management systems. Previous experience in community centers, hospitality, or childcare-related facilities maintenance is an asset. High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade training in building maintenance or a related field is considered an advantage.

What you’ll do

Maintain and inspect community association facilities, perform minor repairs, schedule preventive maintenance, and coordinate contractors for specialized work. Respond to maintenance requests, manage supplies and work-order records, support event setups, and help ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.

Requirements

Candidates should have building or facility maintenance experience, knowledge of safe work practices and relevant regulations, and the ability to perform hands-on repairs and equipment handling. Strong organization, communication, and basic computer skills are required; a high school diploma or equivalent is specified, while technical or trade training and related facility experience are advantageous.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building Maintenance
• Facility Inspections
• Basic Repairs
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Work Order Management
• Event Setup and Teardown
• Contractor Coordination
• HVAC Maintenance
• Equipment Handling
• Supply Monitoring
• Documentation
• Communication
• Time Management
• Basic Computer Skills

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Hospitality