Junior Maintenance Worker - Ajax, Canada - Kennedy House

Kennedy House

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Ajax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

**Kennedy House

Junior Maintenance Worker**
ABOUT US

Kennedy House (KH) is a not-for-profit organization with a long-standing dedication to providing exceptional personalized care for youth in the Greater Toronto Area for over 50 years.

KH started with an initial family-like group home in 1971 and currently operates several residential and community-based programs, for marginalized and at-risk youth, including:

One residential program for adolescents in care;
Three residential programs for youth and young adults living with developmental disabilities;
A Day Treatment school program for youth struggling in the typical school setting;
Kennedy House Youth Centre, a secure custody facility for male youth experiencing conflict with the law;
Bailiff services to safely and securely transport youth experiencing conflict with the law;
Kennedy House After School Program for children aged 413 in underserved communities throughout Scarborough; and
Kennedy House Youth Shelter, for youth aged 1624 experiencing homelessness.

KH works with youth to enable them to grow as individuals and contribute as members of the community. This is achieved by providing customized support and building trusting relationships.

To learn more about our organization and the causes we support, we strongly encourage you to visit our website.

***The primary responsibility of the Junior Maintenance Worker is to ensure the daily maintenance requirements of the grounds, building interiors and exteriors are performed. This includes mowing and trimming of lawns, trimming hedges and bushes, planting and maintaining front garden and raised beds, snow clearing; including all driveways, parking lots, common areas and exits, salt as needed. Daily waste and recycling removal, light and heavy cleaning duties as scheduled including interior and exterior windows and glass as well as daily grounds, building and perimeter checks are an essential function of the position. Inspection and basic repair of the fencing including hanging and maintaining privacy screen.

Additional duties may include:
repairs to a variety of items found in the building i.e. furniture, loose trim, flooring, hanging pictures, appliances, etc.

as skills permit; completing errands for the Ajax facility as directed by the Superintendent and/or designate; occasional moving of boxes, small items of furniture, etc.; completing small painting jobs and other special projects from time to time.

Occasional afterhours/weekends/holidays response to emergencies with the physical plant, scheduled duties or snow/ice clearing is expected and required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily check of all rooms in the main facility and garage
Daily grounds check including perimeter fencing
Weekly roof top check
Cut and trim lawns to community standards; fertilize as needed
Clip hedges and bushes and maintain trees and all other plants on the property as required
Plant and maintain front garden and containers
Snow clearing and salting of all building exits and walkways, roads and paved areas
Maintain fencing, gates, antiscale and privacy mesh
Removal of waste and recyclables from all areas of the facility
Sort and transport recyclables, hazardous wastes (paint, oil) to transfer station
Perform cleanup of facility: sweep, mop, polish, refinish resilient floors, vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas, dust, wash walls, wipe surfaces
Wash windows, interior and exterior
Clean all hallways, washrooms, kitchenettes, mantraps and other general rooms
Heavy cleaning duties in the units and other areas used by clients
Clean light fixtures and change bulbs and tubes
Cleaning of facility vehicles: vacuum, wash and perform fluid level checks
Complete inventories of tools, equipment, supplies and materials
Use a variety of hand and power tools including power lawn equipment and snowplows
Maintenance (fluid and safety checks) and cleaning of tractors, implements and other related equipment to ensure reliability
Perform minor repairs as required
Attend and participate in meetings as required
Complete all necessary reports and checklists related to the department
Respond to any emergency situations regarding the physical plant, assess the situation and assist in problem resolution
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, follow the law and workplace specific health and safety policies and procedures; work and act in a way that won't hurt them or any other employee or resident; report any hazard they find in the workplace to their supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED is required
Building trades' certificate, or equivalent, considered an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in facility maintenance or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the skills knowledge and ability necessary to perform the tasks
Previous experience working in a correctional facility