General Maintenance and Plumbing Repair

Join our team at VIDA

VIDA owns and operates more than 2,700 units in communities across Atlantic Canada and Manitoba. Our mission is to revolutionize affordable communities by reimagining the way people interact with their housing. It’s about more than buildings—it’s about tapping into people and their potential, elevating their skills and giving them a platform to step into their gifts. By getting people actively involved in creating and sustaining the community they want to live in, we keep costs low, preserve affordability and help people get ahead.

Our Nova Scotia Team is growing and we're looking for someone to join our Building Service Team (BST)! The Building Services Team focuses on maintaining and servicing our properties, and is responsible for ensuring our properties remain in top condition, both inside and out. You will work closely with our BST, BAs (Building Ambassadors - our front-line team working and living in the buildings!), and our Operations team to ensure all work is completed quickly & efficiently, with a focus on upholding our 4 pillars: Community, Cleanliness, Opportunity, and Safety & Security. For this role, you will be required to regularly travel to our properties throughout HRM, NS. The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $75,000.

We take care of our people.

• Group health benefits plan to keep you healthy and worry free
• Unlimited vacation, and a monthly life day because downtime matters!
• Flexible work
• Additional perks include allowances for continuing education, family vacation, wellness, fitness, homecare and life coach sessions.

In our most recent Employee Survey, 100% of staff said their work at VIDA is meaningful, 81% of employees agree that their stress levels at work are manageable, and the average recommendation rating for VIDA as an employer is 9.2/10.

Our commitments to you:

• Culture of Learning: Our culture supports an open mindset and thirst for knowledge. We are always learning and growing as individuals, not just as a company.
• Safe & Compassionate Work Environment: We are loyal and kind to one another, have each other’s backs and celebrate each other’s wins. We are selfless and put our team first. Team members feel safe taking risks and being vulnerable with one another.
• Feedback & Coaching: You’ll have a team who is rooting for you on your success path and will provide real-time feedback to achieve your goals. We all coach one another and encourage real-time streams of feedback.

Learn more about VIDA:

• Check out this video from our founder: https://youtu.be/ujGKOt-Xcik
• Listen to this podcast, where one of our team members dives deep into VIDA’s culture and reveals some of our top people & culture practices https://bit.ly/3LB10rw
• Reach out to us! We encourage you to reach out to any of our team members on LinkedIn to hear their first-hand experience working on the team – Seriously, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Plumbing focused BST member, you will be the first point of contact for the Buildings in HRM. VIDA owns and operates 1200 residential units in HRM. In addition, this job includes supporting minor general repair and maintenance needs in Unit and Common areas. You will work both as a Team member on the VIDA HRM Building Service Team. You should be energized by both solo and collaborative working environments.

As a Plumber BST you will answer the plumbing needs for the full portfolio in HRM. Expertise should include knowledge of:

• Replacing tub spouts

• Replacing shower cartridges

• Finding leaks behind drywall

• Shutting off water

• Replacing toilets

• Replacing P-traps

• Tub surround or glazing

• Changing out tap replacements

• Electric auger use for snaking drains

• Being a building expert for your Team and leading:
  • Unit Turns
    • Preparing apartments for new residents including assessing the unit to determine necessary repairs, budgeting, project management, and execution
    • Supporting the Leasing Team by ensuring that unit turn timelines are met and units are cleaned to VIDA standards before new customer moves in
  • Repair and Maintenance
  • Emergency R&M

• Developing a seasonal maintenance plan (plan and execution)

• Providing Team Support (supporting Building Ambassadors, Team Captains, other BST members)

• Working with the team to identify opportunities to improve security, common areas, energy efficiencies, and curb appeal of the properties (ensuring they meet VIDA standards)

• Administration functions (invoice approvals, reports, emails etc)

• Community Contractor Training
  • Provide education and training to VIDA residents on how to properly complete maintenance tasks such as painting, caulking, snaking drains etc to build a sense of community & strengthen our team of contractors

** Please be advised the unit turns can include challenging environments where PPE gear is required and provided.

What you need to succeed in this role:

• Knowledge & experience with various aspects of building repair & maintenance in a multifamily residential settings
  • Specifically flooring, drywall repair, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills
• A valid drives license and reliable transportation is required
• Familiarity with and ability to use various tech programs and apps, including outlook, teams chat, spreadsheets, and forms, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate new tech
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service to our residents, vendors, and community partners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other team members.
• Organization & capability of managing multiple maintenance & repair projects at one time.
• Proven plumbing expertise

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this role with VIDA, hit the Apply Now button now to start your application!