Facility Caretaker - Sechelt, Canada - Shishalh Nation

Shishalh Nation

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Sechelt, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

The Position

Under the supervision of the Supportive Family Housing Coordinator,
the Facility Caretaker & Maintenance Coordinator ensures that designated Nation facilities and program equipment are maintained to all health and safety requirements.

The Facility Caretaker ensures the smooth operation of indoor and outdoor program facilities including (but not limited to) the upkeep of support buildings, designated CMS offices/buildings and residential units (on the primary program site and at "satellite homes").

This hands-on role includes doing building maintenance, repairing items, delegating work and overseeing other maintenance staff and contractors.

This leadership role includes identifying needs, establishing work plans an ensuring the safe implementation of maintenance and grounds-keeping work.

The Caretaker will coordinate, supervise and oversee the work of janitorial staff, maintenance contractors, tradespeople and groundskeepers to ensure high quality work.

The Caretaker will also collaborate with Public Works and other Nation departments to ensure smooth operations, seamless workflow, a clear division of labour and a collaborative workplace.

A component of this role includes building relationships with program participants to ensure they are keeping their units within the required level of safety and hygiene.

This position may be asked to be involved in the creation of individualized plans for families around learning to care for their units, as well as organizing communal activities such as gardening and building repairs.

This position will be expected to find creative ways to involve families in the day-to-day operations of the facility.

Duties Include:

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Care Coordination and Collaboration_

Provides daytoday support to the Supportive Family Housing Manager.
Participation in working groups, meetings, and information sessions internally or with external groups.

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General, Administration and Reporting_

Excellent oral and written communication skills, communicates effectively and sensitively with clients from diverse backgrounds, including conflict resolution.
Maintain flexibility in schedule and respond to unexpected emergencies and changes in workload in order to fulfill responsibilities.
Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings and client care meetings as requested.

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Interpersonal_

Provides help/guidance to the Supportive Family Housing Coordinator, as well as the Supportive Housing Development Coordinator.
Communicate successfully and positively with people who may have multiple barriers including physical disabilities, mental illness, addiction, and language barriers.
Maintain and present a positive and professional image at all times.
Balances conflicting priorities in order to manage workflow, ensure the completion of essential projects, and meet critical deadlines.
Must be able to manage a client caseload and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

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Other Duties_

Other duties as required and assigned within the scope of the position.

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Qualifications, Skills and Abilities_

Experienced in building maintenance and groundskeeping.
Experience coordinating projects/activities and managing staff/contractors.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally with external agencies and effectively/sensitively with clients from diverse backgrounds, including conflict resolution.
Analytical skills, sound judgement and decisionmaking skills are required to assess situations and determine the best possible outcomes.
Proficient in the use of MS Office programs with advanced knowledge of Excel and strong data base skills
Knowledge of shíshálh culture and community members is an asset.

Applicants should have the following training/certification and/or a willingness to be acquire the following.

NOTE:
Some or all of this training may be provided in the workplace.

Crisis prevention training and/or deescalation training, nonviolent intervention.
Standard First Aid and CPR. At least one (1) staff member certified in Standard First Aid and the appropriate CPR level training must be on duty at all times.
Indigenous awareness training.
Mental health first aid training.
Domestic violence safety planning.
Substance use awareness and safety training, including naloxone training.
LGBT2Q+ awareness training.
Traumainformed practice training
Staff selfcare training.
BC Housing Database training.
FOODSAFE Level 1 or 2 is an asset but is not required for all positions.

Minimum Experience

Skilled and knowledgeable in building maintenance. Should be confident in safely undertaking repairs, using power tools and doing general "handyperson tasks", including facility upkeep and groundskeeping as needed.
Leadership, coordination and/or management experience.
Experience working with indigenous people, organizations, and communities.
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