Description

Job Posting: Building Maintenance/Service Worker (BSW)  

 

 

Organization: Hiyám̓ Housing  

Position Status: Full-time (40 hours per week – weekends may be required)  

Primary Office Location: Esḵéḵxwi7ch tl’a Sp’áḵw’us Place (the gathering place of eagles) 

Siyich’em Reserve 41139 Government Road Squamish, BC 

 

 

Background 

Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Society is an incorporated non-profit Society, formed by the Squamish Nation Council as part of its strategic priority to house every Squamish member within a generation.  

 

The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory.  Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh People. 

 

At Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Society, we believe that every Sḵwxwú7mesh member is worthy of being housed precisely as they are. Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Society is here to meet the members where they are at. We want our members to feel valued and cared for, regardless of their circumstances or situation. 

 

Esḵéḵxwi7ch tl’a Sp’áḵw’us Place is a 27-unit development that delivers affordable homes with some support to ensure long-term stability and wellness. These homes are exclusively for Squamish Nation Members and priority is given to vulnerable women and their children experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The second priority is for families, elders, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ2SIA+ who are also homeless or at risk of homelessness.   

 

General Purpose  

Reporting to the Manager of Building Services, the Building Maintenance staff are responsible for maintaining the buildings to a high level of cleanliness and good repair and ensuring that tenants experience quiet enjoyment of their homes. This position requires a mix of maintenance, janitorial, administrative, and interpersonal skills. 

 

This position also requires travel to other properties in the Squamish / Brackendale area that are managed by Hiy̓ám̓ Housing, including the Squamish 10-Plex, 13-Plex and Tantalus Manor.  

 

 

Key Responsibilities and Duties 

  • Ensure that all interior common areas of the buildings are kept clean and tidy and, that the 

the exterior of the buildings is kept clean, and the grounds are maintained and litter-free. 

  • Perform minor repairs and maintenance on building components and equipment in all common areas and units. 
  • Maintain required building supplies and materials. 
  • Work with the Property Management team to perform move-in and move-out inspections of unit turnovers, documenting as required by the property guidelines and according to Hiyám̓ Housing policies. 
  • Utilize staff and/or external contractors to promptly prepare vacant units for occupancy according to standards of maintenance policies and procedures. 
  • Inputs tenant information and maintenance activities into property management software. 
  • Works cooperatively with the Property Management team to identify and de-escalate conflicts that arise within the tenant population and works towards creating an environment of trust while maintaining healthy boundaries. 
  • Other related duties as directed by the Manager of Building Services. 
  • Maintains a schedule of attendance per-building. 
  • Travel to other properties managed by Hiyám̓ Housing in the Squamish/Brackendale area daily to ensure that grounds are tidy and identify any maintenance issues. 

Education and Experience

 

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in residential buildings or in other related maintenance positions. 
  • Experience working with First Nations. 
  • Knowledge of the BC Residential Tenancy Act.  
  • Valid First Aid and CPR Certification. 
  • WHIMIS certificate is required. 
  • Computer and software knowledge is required (Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook) 
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence with clean abstract and own vehicle is required.  

 

  • Salary  
  • Full-time $55,000 to $58,000 Annually  

  • Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. The deadline date to submit is Friday, January 30th, 2026. Please submit document to hr@hiyamhousing.com. 

     

     

    CLOSES: January 30, 2026