Facility Building Attendant; Waterloo Region Housing

Facility Building Attendant (Waterloo Region Housing)

Job Number: 3857
Job Type: Full-Time
Vacancy Reason: Net New
Location: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions: 2
Department: Facilities Operations South Zone Corporate
Division: Engineering and Environmental Services
Hours of Work: 40
Union: CUPE 1656
Grade: CUPE 1656 Grade 004
Salary Range: $31.60 - $33.36 per hour

Note: As per the collective agreement, probationary employees will receive 5% less than the regular permanent rate of the classification they are employed in, until the completion of four (4) months continuous service or eighty (80) actual days worked, whichever is the greater. They will then commence receiving the regular permanent rate.

Posting Date: January 13, 2026

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity. Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and is expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023‑2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future‑ready organization.

Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

• Performs general maintenance and repairs for building interior and exterior systems, including common rooms, corridors, tenant suites, elevators, hallways, public washrooms, and windows.
• Ensures assets are maintained to divisional standards. Maintains daily activity records in a work management system.
• Performs minor repairs (e.g., aerators, wall patching, sanding, painting, minor door repairs, screens) and replaces common area and tenant light bulbs as required.
• Responds to and reports vandalism and emergencies to management or designate. Reports problems with building systems, hardware, and/or fixtures to management or designate, and helps maintain tenant security by ensuring doors and locking systems function properly.
• Collects and removes garbage from building and common areas for scheduled curb side pick‑up or placement in bulk containers. Coordinates recycling within the building. Routinely inspects building grounds for cleanliness, picking up litter and hazardous materials as required.
• Maintains water softener equipment by ensuring salt/brine tank is full.
• Assists contractors with snow removal activities by shovelling, applying salt/sand mixture and/or ice melt to walkways, entrances, and exit doors as required.
• Performs and documents routine monitoring and inspections, including daily property walkthroughs and inspections (e.g., playgrounds, fire safety equipment, annual in‑suite inspections). Assists in fire drills.
• Delivers building and occupant notices.
• Communicates and provides information to contractors. Inspects repairs performed by contractors to ensure work is carried out per contractual agreements and reports progress. Monitors to ensure service contracts and major repairs are completed. Communicates to management or designate regarding contract deficiencies.
• Assists with projects and takes action to ensure the overall safety and security of the property. Responds to daytime emergencies…