The West Moberly First Nations is located a 35 minutes’ drive/40 kms northwest of Chetwynd, BC, at the west end of Moberly Lake. The area is surrounded by the lake itself, rivers, trees, and mountains.
About the position
The Maintenance Assistant will support housing maintenance for the WMFN and its members and reports directly to the Housing Maintenance Supervisor. The incumbent will provide quality control of the housing maintenance program services for WMFN residential units to clients as per policy.
Maintenance:
• Evaluate residential requests for maintenance on housing and advise the Maintenance Supervisor of problems, challenges, and recommendations for resolution.
• Repair minor damages and conduct regular maintenance to housing.
• Assist elders with their housing requests for maintenance.
• Other housing and infrastructure duties as requested.
WMFN Vehicles, Small Engines, Tools and Equipment:
• Perform all required pre- and post-trip/use inspections of vehicles, equipment, machinery, and tools, and implement Lock Out/Tag Out procedures as appropriate for any deficiencies found and documented.
• Ensure vehicles and machinery receive regular service and maintenance. Ensure all have sufficient gas, oil, and fluids required for proper operations of the unit.
• Ensure truck, small engine and equipment are maintained, clean and functioning.
• Keep all tools in safe, working, organized and optimum condition.
Housing:
• Takes direction from Housing Maintenance Supervisor. Completes tasks as assigned in a timely fashion, as per Policy. Provides any reports as directed or required by Policy and/or regulatory requirements.
• Advise Housing & Capital Projects Manager of any deficiencies with the Housing Maintenance department.
• Keep inventory of supplies and replenish as needed.
• Conduct a safety meeting each morning, and for each new task and worksite assigned throughout the day.
• Assist in other tasks as requested.
Other duties:
• Pick up and deliver goods to and from town and other locations as requested.
• Provide guidance and direction for completion of tasks given to summer students.
• Assist summer students by showing how to properly operate band vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools in accordance with WorkSafe BC.
The Successful Candidate
We are seeking a maintenance team member with housing maintenance experience, or a strong aptitude to develop the necessary skills based on relevant skills and performance in similar work practices. Time management skills are essential. A Red Seal in a trade related to housing maintenance will be welcome, but not required. You will preferably have experience working in a First Nations community with knowledge of cultural practices or a keen interest in learning the culture.
Your toolkit will bring:
• Self motivation with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft skills.
• Basic knowledge of small engine repair (lawnmower, etc.), skid steer and mini excavator operations and maintenance, and towing trailers, etc.
• Operation of basic hand tools (drills, etc.).
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, heating, and electrical maintenance and repair.
• Basic appliance repair.
Qualifications/Education:
• Grade 10 completion or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods endorsement desired.
• Red Seal Tradesperson an asset in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc. desired.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 w/ Transportation Endorsement desired.
• WHMIS must have or willing to take training and exam.
• Confined space training desired.
Other:
• Possess Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Comply to Criminal Record Check, incl/ Vulnerable Sector.
What We Offer
An opportunity to work in a beautiful community. Full time employment, 70 hours every 2 weeks, Monday to Friday (every second Friday off), along with a comprehensive salary, RRSP program and benefits package. Wages for this position will start at $26/hr. and range up to $32/hr. commensurate with skill, certification and/or experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can email their cover letter, including salary expectation, along with a resume, as soon as possible to jobs@westmo.org
Open until two positions filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
West Moberly First Nations is a unified and self-sustaining community that is in control of our own future, uniting our community in building for the future.