Building Coordinator

Building Coordinator
Hecate Strait Employment Development Society
Prince Rupert
FULL-TIME POSITION 

Hecate Strait Employment Development Society (HSEDS) is a non-profit organization that provides 
resources for jobseekers, newcomers, employers, and new entrepreneurs. Our mission is to serve and build 
connections for people to reach their employment, training, and settlement goals. 

Our vision is to be a catalyst for people to build success in the evolving economy.
As a Building Coordinator you are responsible for independently performing a full range of building and grounds 
maintenance to ensure various HSEDS locations are maintained in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. This includes 
performing a full range of building and grounds maintenance duties as assigned while exercising judgement and 
initiative. 

Key Responsibilities:
• Routine grounds and building maintenance at multiple locations. 
• Light janitorial duties. 
• Routine building maintenance and repairs; replaces light bulbs, repairs, adjusts and replaces electrical, 
plumbing, HVAC, and related parts, components, and fixtures; removes graffiti; patches holes, and paints. 
• Arranges for repair technicians to come in, when necessary, 
• Performs grounds maintenance; shovels, salts, edges, waters, and assists with community gardens.
• Moves, arranges, picks up and distributes furniture, supplies and equipment as needed; sets up rooms, chairs, 
equipment, and tables for meetings and other events; cleans up furniture, equipment, and debris following 
events. 
• Locks and unlocks doors and gates as appropriate; turns lights on and off; sets alarms, maintains security. 
• Identifies and reports maintenance and repair needs and problems; reports vandalism and safety, sanitary and 
fire hazards to appropriate staff; responds to emergency custodial requests. 
• Sit on the organization’s Health and Safety Committee. 
• Coordinate with external contractors for necessary repairs and upgrades as needed. 
• Monitors and assists in maintaining inventory levels of building and grounds maintenance and custodial 
supplies; assists with ordering and receiving supplies. 
• Maintains routine records related to assigned activities. 
• Proactively plans for any potential maintenance issues. 
• Assists with fire alarm and equipment maintenance and drills. 
• Assists with emergency drills. 
• Other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:
• 1 year experience preferred. 
• Safely operate a wide variety of hand and power tools used in building maintenance, grounds maintenance and 
custodial work;
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment;
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair;
• Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent policies, work standards and health and safety regulations;
• Maintain routine files and records;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of 
work;
• Self-starter
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to perform duties in a confidential manner with minimal supervision;
• Able to prioritize, multi-task, and complete tasks under deadlines;
• Access to a reliable vehicle and have a valid and current driver’s license;
• Satisfactory criminal record check.

Our Benefits:
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid discretionary days off, and your birthday off.
• Group benefits after 3 months.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Wages:
$27/hr

How to Apply
Email resume, cover letter and three (3) professional references to Evie.N@hseds.ca
Deadline – Open until filled.
We appreciate all applications however only those short listed will be contacted