Maintenance Assistant Jobs in Whitby, ON (NOW HIRING)

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For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Property Manager, the Maintenance Worker is responsible to address the safety and comfort of our clients and staff by carrying out general maintenance and repair tasks to furnishings, fixtures and equipment within the 160 Jarvis and Alice M Walter House. The Maintenance Worker will always work safely, within their skill set, and according to regulation and policy for facility maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Check on all building systems, maintain regular checklist reports, and report potential problem situations to the Assistant Property Manager and the Property Manager

• Maintain equipment logs

• Ensure that safe work procedures and SDS documents are followed when using chemicals as part of duties

• May assist in performing minor equipment and maintenance repairs, such as electrical (change burnt out bulbs), plumbing (repairs plumbing fixtures such as taps, sinks, toilets), painting (touch-up and decorating repairs) throughout the building, including client units in the treatment and transitional housing program

• Recommends maintenance and equipment repairs to the Assistant Property Manager and the Property Manager

• Conducts checks and minor troubleshooting of building systems such as the building alarm, HVAC etc.

• Maintain a log sheet to track and record tasks undertaken during the shift

• Perform checks of the general upkeep of external property

• Assists the Assistant Property Manager in performing fire inspections in keeping with Health & Safety policies and procedures

• Immediately report safety concerns and major repair issues to the Assistant Property Manager and Property Manager

• Assist the Assistant Property Manager during health and safety inspections

• Check doors and windows to ensure building security is maintained

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN:

• Grade 12 plus two years of related experience: previous cleaning experience and familiarity with cleaning procedures and chemicals;

• Previous experience in preventative maintenance programs and building maintenance experience

• Various trade experiences would be an asset

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Ability to deal with others effectively, ability to develop and maintain respectful relationships

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

• Ability to organize work

• Familiar with computer operation

• Must have completed or be willing to complete WHMIS training and First Aid/CPR

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training would be an asset

Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide:

• A Vulnerable Sector Check that is acceptable to The Salvation Army at its sole discretion

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• Management team, employees, volunteers

External:

• Clients, third-party contractors, funder

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Assistant Property Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The performance of the job requires frequent use of cleaning equipment and tools

• Physical effort needed in mopping, sweeping, bending/twisting, lifting, climbing, carrying, ladder work, and painting

• Moderate to high levels of attention and concentration when using electrical or mechanical equipment.

• Care is required in the use of hazardous chemicals.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.