Maintenance Representative

Who We Are

Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS) is an award-winning registered charity and not for profit organization dedicated to providing high quality, secure and affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households. Known for excellent service, we contribute to healthy, thriving and livable communities.

GVHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by law. GVHS is a living wage employer.

GVHS acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples, and that the land’s historical relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEÄ? peoples have existed since time immemorial.

What We Offer

GVHS offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive wages, 3 week’s vacation to start, generous sick and family responsibility leave, employer matched RRSP, extended health and dental insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Manager of Daily Operations, the Maintenance Representative creates a safe residential environment by maintaining in good working order, through repair or replacement, the physical assets of each building managed by the Society.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of both regular maintenance and emergency operations for electrical systems, elevators, boilers, fire panels, mechanical systems, emergency back-up generators, sprinklers, and timer systems.
• Skills in painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, irrigation, roofing, concrete and basic metal work.
• Ability to independently lift and move up to fifty-five (55) pounds frequently, to relocate equipment, furniture and appliances as needed to perform maintenance.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with building caretakers, office staff and tenants. Respond to issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Prioritize and manage various issues at a time while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Keep accurate records and complete standardized forms.
• Communicate with tenants, staff, suppliers, and contractors in a clear, concise manner in writing and verbally, with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to identify and mitigate potential safety issues on the job.

Your Working Conditions

• Union Membership: CUPE Local 1978.
• Hours of Work as provided in the Collective Agreement.
• This position participates in the On-Call rotation for after-hours emergencies
• Provide own vehicle and tools (see Appendix A); vehicle mileage allowance and tool allowance provided.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
• Outdoor work environment – Field Dress Code

Compensation: $33.29/hr (35 hour work week) (2026 rate)

This is a union position with CUPE1978. Click here to review the collective agreement.

For a complete job description please visit https://greatervichousing.org/about/careers/