Full Time Maintenance Worker

4 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Salvation Army Full time
Description

To work with the Property Manager in supporting the Maxwell Meighen Centre in achieving its vision of Housing, Outcomes, Mission, and Excellence (HOME) by providing outstanding, client centered service in ways that are aligned with The Salvation Army's core values and Housing First.

The role of the Janitor is to perform cleaning, of the Maxwell Meighen Centre to provide a safe and healthy environment for clients and staff. This position requires non-judgemental attitudes towards our shelter users. The ideal candidate will show a level of high resilience related to potential confrontation, contact with drug paraphernalia and potentially hazardous situations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Worker Responsibilities

  • Inspect washroom plumbing for leaking fixtures or pipes
  • Check Fire Exit signs in building - replace any burnt-out bulbs
  • Inspect all Fire Alarm pull stations for broken rods - replace as required
  • Inspect building perimeter for damage or vandalism
  • Inspect all building glazing from outside
  • Hose down outside area of property - front sidewalk, fenced compound and smoking areas
  • Check Hostel and Residential area lighting - replace bulbs as required
  • Inspect all Dormitories and Hallways for paint and/or plaster damage (repair or paint as required)
  • Test all washroom fixtures (repair as required
  • Inspect and maintain all fire doors
  • Courtyard areas - clean - remove garbage to garbage compound
  • Assist with linens and garbage as required
  • Complete work orders as assigned
  • Assist Supervisor as required
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Perform any related duties as required by Property Manager

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
  • Adhere to the agency's Health and Safety Program
  • Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner
  • Conduct facility security/safety rounds on a regular basis according to policy
  • Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies of the agency

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and Toronto Housing and Homeless Support
  • Participate fully and constructively in all Staff and Departmental meetings
  • Engage in formal performance appraisals with Supervisor after the first 3 months of employment and annually thereafter
  • Read and follow the Policy and Procedures Manual. Every employee must read (and sign that they have read) a copy of Hostel Standards & Guidelines (November 2002), and understand that they will be required to adhere to all guidelines in their dealings with Clients as well as with Staff and Administration
  • Become familiar with the provisions of the Position Description & Operations Manual which will be provided for each Job Position
  • As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management
  • Participate in authorized seminars and training sessions as requested
  • Represent the organization in a professional manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • These are permanent full time positions
  • The hours of work are: Monday - Friday from 8am-4:30pm with an unpaid meal break.
  • The performance of the job requires operating industrial testing equipment and tools, painting/plastering, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
  • The incumbent is required to lift more than 30 pounds
  • The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized/general equipment
  • The incumbent's work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property designated.
  • The Incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
  • Handle Garbage
  • Isolation and monotony
  • Odours
  • Dealing with angry people
  • Verbal abuse
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Various Weather conditions
  • Washrooms (i.e., human waste)
  • The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illness due to:
  • Physical attacks by others
  • Exposure to infectious diseases
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Moving Objects
  • Sharp Objects (i.e., needle pricks)
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Repetitive strain injuries (e.g., back, wrist)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Public School and/or High School Graduate
  • An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • More than three months but less than one-year, prior related experience, including life skills, and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

  • Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening, not older than 6 months
  • Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

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.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.



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