Facilities Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - The Good Companions

The Good Companions

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Information

Job Title Facilities Assistant

Department Administration

Location The Good Companions Senior's Centre, 670 Albert Street.

Reports to Facility Coordinator

Type of Position Full Time Part Time Other:

Estimated start date October 2023

Salary TBD, benefits package

Posting date:
Thursday, August

Closing date:
Monday, September 18th, 2023

31st, 2023

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Service

Deals with maintenance issues as assigned by the Facility Coordinator and/or Executive Director
Opens and secures the facility
Ensures that the activity areas are safe and clean
Replenishes paper and cleaning products throughout the centre
Runs errands and assists in loading and unloading supplies
Transfers garbage to the dumpster as required
Completes walk throughs of the Centre and parking lot at regular intervals to ensure continued cleanliness, tidiness, safeness and security
Program, add and delete key fob access
Cleans snow in front of doorways during operating hours and be available during the winter to come in at 8 am to clear the snow in front of doors and salt before members, clients, and volunteers arrive
Inspect the roof on a regular basis to ensure proper drainage and check for deterioration
Assists with minor plumbing and electrical maintenance
Repairs and paints damaged walls
Setsup equipment as requested
Assembles/moves furniture
Follows preventive maintenance folder
Conducts and records monthly fire safety inspection
Cuts grass, cleans around the building
Cleans snow in front of the doorways during operating hours
Check and replaces light bulbs, diffusers and ceiling tiles as needed
Assists with fire drills
Assist with IT/computer issues, telephone system
Other duties as required

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Organizational

Fulfills The Good Companions' mission, visions, values, goals and objectives
Works with an open, friendly, respectful approach toward members, clients and volunteers as they participate in the Corporation
Nonjudgmental and openminded (including diversity awareness, for example, persons with physical disabilities, LGBT, multicultural populations
Complies with The Good Companions' policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational

Health and Safety

Enforces policies and procedures, investigates and reports all incidents relating to health and safety, including but not limited to Workplace Violence and Harassment
Works cooperatively with program, other departments and renters

Qualifications

Experience

23 years' experience working in facilities
12 years' experience working with older adults or persons with a physical disability (asset)

Operational Requirements

Negative Police Record Check for Working with the Vulnerable
C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate, required annually
Computer literacy

Abilities

To understand the needs, interests and concerns of older adults and persons with a physical disability
Nonjudgmental and openminded (including diversity awareness, for example, persons with physical disabilities, LGBT, multicultural populations)
To work in a fastpaced, multitask environment
To coordinate workload and meet deadlines
Tor work positively in a team environment

Working Conditions

Inlieu, overtime as required
Availability to work scheduled evenings and weekends
Vehicle (asset)
Requirement to lift heavy items i.e., tables, boxes, etc.
An environment that has extreme temperatures
Ability to work at height

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Disclaimer
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent.

The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Because of the changing nature of the work and the work to be done, the job specifications may be changed or altered as required.

The Good Companions is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity, gender expression, culture, religion, racial origins, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, general appearance, abilities/disabilities and sexual orientation.

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Work Location:
In person