Maintenance Technician
Pacifica Housing · Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Pay: CAD 31 – 34 a hour
Posted Aug 31, 2026
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Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Reports to: Manager of Maintenance
Union: BCGEU
Compensation: $31.18-$33.58/hour
Status: Full time, Regular
Posting Closing Date: October 1, 2026 at 4pm
Available Opportunities:
26-051 - 7:30am - 6:00pm, Sunday to Wednesday (80 hours bi-weekly)
26-061 - 7:30am - 6:00pm, Tuesday to Friday (80 hours bi-weekly)
Organizational Focus:
Pacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable homes for almost 35 years. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to meeting the housing and support needs of our community. As such, we are committed to building our fast-growing team with a culture that supports our people and reinforces our core values of authenticity, leadership, respect, and social justice.
Pacifica is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer by The Living Wage for Families Campaign.
Primary Objectives:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out a wide range of building maintenance and repair activities to ensure that Pacifica Housing properties remain safe, functional, and well-maintained for tenants and staff. As part of the Property Services team, this role fulfills maintenance work orders according to prescribed schedules and established quality standards, while also responding to urgent maintenance issues and supporting unit turnover.
The Maintenance Technician contributes directly to housing quality and tenant satisfaction by:
Performing general building maintenance, repair, and installation work.
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) requirements.
Assisting with unit turnovers, inspections, and repairs to maintain housing quality standards.
Documenting work orders, reports, and safety incidents accurately and on time.
Working both independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, effective service delivery.
This role requires strong trade and maintenance skills, reliability, and the ability to communicate effectively with tenants, staff, and contractors while upholding Pacifica Housing’s values of safety, respect, and service.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Repairs
Carry out a variety of building repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, appliances, drywall, painting, and minor electrical.
Complete residential installations and assembly (e.g., doors, blinds, fixtures).
Perform suite renovations and unit turnover activities to organizational standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve general building maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Compliance & Safety
Post official notices (e.g., Notices to End Tenancy, Notices to Enter) in compliance with the Residential Tenancy Act, as directed by the Maintenance Operations Coordinator or Senior Manager.
Report safety hazards, incidents, or accidents immediately to the Senior Manager or Maintenance Operations Coordinator.
Follow health and safety standards while performing maintenance duties.
Remain available for off-hours emergency call-outs as…