Maintenance Worker - Brampton, Canada - Services and Housing In the Province

Services and Housing In the Province

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Brampton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Services and Housing In the Province (
SHIP) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire.

We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the Manager of Property Services, the Maintenance Worker will primarily be responsible for cleaning, repairing, inspecting, and supporting basic fire safety within properties at SHIP.

Repairs could include painting, plastering, minor carpentry, and/or minor electrical/plumbing work.

They will ensure that facilities are tidy and functional and proactively identify challenges to ensure smooth business operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support all maintenance obligations and requests within SHIP properties
Update Fire Logs daily and ensure all Fire Safety standards are in compliance
Inspect units annually, during move in/out of tenants, for pests, and for safety concerns
Conduct general repairs within the interior and exterior of the building (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and/or carpentry in nature)
Maintain the property quality by painting, plastering, and repairing the floors, walls, and ceilings
Maintain regular cleaning schedules and maintenance reports
Assist with garbage collection pickup and removal
Perform heavy duty cleaning (shampooing carpets, waxing floors, etc.)
Maintain and restock cleaning supplies
Update Insite maintenance program
Interact with tenants in a positive manner and update the Client Record Management System (CRMS)
Coordinate with external vendors regarding building maintenance and proactively identify maintenance challenges
Comply with Occupational Health & Safety legislation
Complete assigned tasks with professionalism and mínimal supervision
Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
2+ years' experience in general facility maintenance work
Familiarity with electrical hand tools (power drills, sanders, saws, etc.)
Knowledge of WHMIS, standard cleaning procedures, and products
Knowledge of Fire Codes, Building Codes, and Safety Standards
Able to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks (multitasking)
Ability to work with mínimal direction or supervision
Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
Sound judgment, organizational, and problem solving skills
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Hours are generally Monday
Friday, 8:30am4:30pm with the ability to work excess/overtime and oncall where required
Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
Able to communicate via telephone and general computer use
Able to lift and operate equipment up to 30lbs (tools, supplies, office documents, etc.
Travel by vehicle to building/tenant sites for client support as required

Ship Values:

Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

Application Instructions

Why Work For Us?

Our Vision
Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives

Our Mission
To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

Our Culture
Leader and innovative partner in the community. Our programs welcome employees into our caring, compassionate, and innovative culture. We listen, we know what it means, and why it matters.

Our Commitment
People are at the forefront of our success.

Below are just a few ways our full time permanent staff have personal and professional success:

Competitive Salaries with Annual Performance Reviews
Comprehensive Health Plans
Group RRSP (5% Employer Contributions)
12 Paid Health & Wellness Days
10 Paid Vacation Days
3 Paid Personal/Floating Holidays
Generous Parental and Family Leave
Learning and Development Opportunities
Travel Allowances
Employee Assistance Program
Company Culture to be Proud of
Possibility to Create a Real Impact

35+
Years focused on Clients, Tenants, Staff and Families

4,000+
Clients and Residents served annually

17
Programs and Service offerings in Southern Ontario

300+
Dedicated, Respectful, Comp