Maintenance Worker - Ottawa, Canada - The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre
Description
Position Purpose summary
To provide maintenance services at the request of the management team of the Ottawa Booth Centre to maintain all premises (interior and exterior) for which the Ottawa Booth Centre is responsible, in as safe and secure condition as possible.
Accountabilities:
Property Maintenance
- follow preventative maintenance schedules
- respond to maintenance requests from management
- perform general repairs which do not require certification, such as patching, painting, plumbing, replacing light bulbs etc.
- perform weekly building inspections and occasionally troubleshot issue prior to escalating to manager
- perform weekly check of functionality of systems
- seasonal cleanup of property grounds
- daily sweeping and garbage collection in all surrounding areas, including the front of the shelter of the Ottawa Booth Centre
- May occasionally be required to attend with manager, sites other then the shelter building, to perform repairs
Vehicles
- Ensure that the vehicles for which the Ottawa Booth Centre is responsible are maintained in a safe and secure manner according to the manufacturer's recommendations and any warranty conditions
- Performs daily vehicle checks and complete forms
- May be required to drive Ottawa Booth Centre vehicles, including 3 ton truck, to pick up and deliver donations
Shipping and Receiving
- Receiving and shipping goods through the dock
- Moving goods to and from shipping dock
- Load 3rd party trucks with goods leaving the building
Safety and Security
- Ensure that any systems put in place for safety and security of the clients and staffs are maintained properly
- This includes all fire detection systems, fire extinguishers appropriate to the location, smoke detectors, security systems and anything of similar function
Health and Safety
- Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB
- Ensures all procedures, rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and respected
Physical Effort:
- Climbing up and down ladders, working at ladder height
- Significant amount of walking
- Pushing and pulling skids weighing up to and over 100 pounds with the assistance of a jigger
- Lift up to 30 pounds without assistance and over 30 pounds with assistance
- Bending, twisting, crouching, reaching above and below shoulder height, kneeling
- Able to spend long periods of time on feet
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May encounter verbal abuse or deal with angry and abusive clients
- Working outside through all seasons
- Warehouse and shelter environment
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
- 1 to 3 years recent general maintenance experience preferably with an organization that works with the marginalized population
- Working knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing and painting
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations, fire codes, PPE required when working with tools and electrical equipment and emergency procedures
Skills and Capabilities
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Current WHMIS training
- Valid 'G' driver's license and clear driver's abstract
- Nonskid CSA approved Safety shoes are required
- Bilingual (English and French) is an asset
- Must supply a current Clear Police Check
Salary
:
non-negotiable starting salary of $16.77, increased to $17.28 at successful completion of probationary period
Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
Salary:
$16.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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