Posted 2 months ago
Maintenance Services Representative
@ Campus Living Centres
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Campus Living Centres is hiring a Maintenance Services Representative to keep the building safe and in good working order through preventative maintenance, daily repair requisitions and supporting outside contractors on site. The work is physically demanding and includes on-call availability beyond standard hours. Experience of at least 1 year and online and in-person safety training are required.
Responsibilities:
- Daily building and equipment checks and preventative maintenance
- Daily repair requisitions including plumbing, lighting and drywall
- Basic janitorial tasks such as garbage collection and spill cleanup
- Detailed records of all maintenance and inspections
- On-call support beyond standard hours
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year industry experience or equivalent
- High school diploma; college diploma preferred
- Knowledge of commercial electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
- Good physical condition for strenuous work and lifting up to 60 lbs
- WHMIS 2015 and GHS training before starting regular duties
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 60 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS 2015, GHS |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
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Campus Living Centres
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Student Housing Solutions
Full company description
Campus Living Centres was founded in 1989 with the purpose of assisting colleges and universities and with the planning, design, financing, and management of student housing and conference facilities. As the largest operator of student housing in Canada, Campus Living Centres (and our affiliated companies) has a portfolio of over 45,000 beds, which includes a combination of both managed and/or owned student housing developments. Campus Living Centres uses an integrated service delivery approach to student housing management that improves the financial performance of housing operations, while enhancing the student experience. As a result, we have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This designation is considered a mark of excellence for Canadian owned and managed companies, and we are proud to be affiliated with a community that recognizes and celebrates Canadian business excellence.
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,096
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 537
- Reported office locations
- 5405 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 214, Toronto, Ontario M9C 5K6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Campus Living Centres
- Specialties
- Student Residence Design
- Residence and Property Management
- Financing Solutions
- Student Life
- Building New Student Residences
- Conference Services
- and Consulting for Higher Education
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Campus Living Centres was founded in 1989 with the purpose of assisting colleges and universities and with the planning, design, financing, and management of student housing and conference facilities. As the largest operator of student housing in Canada, Campus Living Centres (and our affiliated companies) has a portfolio of over 45,000 beds, which includes a combination of both managed and/or owned student housing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Higher Education |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | Student Residence DesignResidence and Property ManagementFinancing SolutionsStudent LifeBuilding New Student ResidencesConference Servicesand Consulting for Higher Education |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
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1. Position Summary and Job Magnitude
The Maintenance Services Representative must ensure that the entire building is in safe and good working order at all times. This includes a combination of preventative maintenance tasks, daily repair requisitions, and supporting outside contractors when on site.
2. Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Preventative maintenance is necessary for all aspects of keeping the building running smoothly. Some of the responsibilities involved with this position include but are not limited to:
- Daily checks of the building and equipment
- Greasing bearings, replacing filters and belts on equipment as per maintenance schedules
- Check utility meters on daily basis to monitor consumption.
- Check standpipes and fire panel on a daily basis
- Check all fire extinguishers are at their proper levels and intact
- Keep detailed records of all maintenance and inspections
- Any other preventative maintenance as required
Daily repair requisitions are to be completed in a timely fashion to ensure proper building operation and customer satisfaction. Tasks can include, but are not limited to:
- Replacing or repairing burnt out lights and fixtures
- Moving furniture and appliances
- Basic plumbing repairs and replacements, including unclogging toilets
- Fixing damaged sections of drywall
- Maintaining interior finishes, including vinyl wall coverings and painting
- General janitorial tasks such as garbage collection and spill cleanups
- Keep detailed records of all work
- Any other maintenance or janitorial duties as required or asked to perform
The maintenance person’s role can be strenuous and requires the individual to be in good physical condition. Physical demands include:
- Climbing ladders
- Moving appliances and furniture
- Repetitive lifting of up to 60lbs
- Cardio vascular endurance for tasks such as snow removal and climbing stairs
- Working in confined spaces, including lying on their side or working on their knees for up to 30 minute.
- Ability to grip and manipulate basic hand tools and parts
- Hand dexterity and fine motor skills for working with small parts
- Repetitive reaching or working above their head
- Majority of the working day spent standing conducting repairs and maintenance
- Provide on-call support and availability beyond standard working hours, as operational needs require.
Health & Safety
- Work in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by the OHSA, regulations, and Campus Living Centres (e.g. wearing safety shoes, confining hair, jewelry, or loose clothing around moving parts, etc.).
- Online training modules and in-person training must be completed before starting regular duties.
- WHMIS 2015 and GHS system, and standard operating procedures training must be completed prior to beginning regular duties.
3. Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma, Recognized College Diploma preferred
Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of commercial electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
- Must be competent with general physical plant repairs
- Must possess positive attitude towards work and learning
- Must be able to handle multiple projects at once
Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year industry experience or equivalent
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