St. Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society is a social justice landlord acting in solidarity with people who have experienced homelessness. Our engaged staff innovatively support their efforts to achieve stability by improving and expanding access to healthy, secure, safe, affordable, and diverse housing communities and long term successful tenancies.

Aligned with the understanding that healthy communities and healthy tenancies reinforce one another, our tenants, staff, and partners engage together in St. Clare’s “Community First” model. Together, we work in partnership to reduce homelessness in ways that are scalable, replicable, and enduring.

**ACCOUNTABILITY**

The Maintenance Worker reports to the Property Manager(s) of the building(s) they are currently assigned to and must be willing to move to other buildings as necessary, which can be with short notice.

**FUNCTION**

The Maintenance Worker performs routine maintenance tasks and repairs as well as provides clerical and administrative support in the day to day maintenance operation of the building.

DUTIES

The duties of the Maintenance Worker fall under the following categories:
**1. General Duties**:

- Completes work required under tenant apartment work orders, assessing and prioritizing requests
- Maintains an inventory of tools, supplies, paint etc.
- Performs preventative maintenance
- Regularly performs cyclical maintenance tasks
- Performs appropriate emergency, corrective, long term and routine maintenance
- With the Property Manager, regularly inspects whole interior and exterior of the building noting problem areas to be fixed
- Conducts annual and move out inspections of apartments and completes all work required to prepare the unit for the next tenant, which includes painting
- Available to respond to maintenance emergencies (flooding, fire equipment etc.) on an On Call basis, one week out of every six weeks and may work 1 day on the weekend
- Maintains all tools and equipment
- Completes routine cleaning as required to support cleaning staff
- Advises the Property Manager when there is a need for specialized tradespeople

**2. Specific Duties**:

- Ensures all maintenance certificates (boiler, generator, fire system, fire hose, sprinkler, elevator, roof anchor, backflow preventer, fire suppression) are up to date and accessible
- Ensures that the elevator maintenance contractor inspects regularly
- Replaces cracked or broken glass and performs routine upkeep of all fencing
- Checks elevator heating in machine room
- Checks operation of electric baseboard heaters and ensures they are functioning properly
- Checks operation of generator to ensure that it is functioning properly
- Ensures that the fire alarm control is on
- Ensures that the fire hose cabinets have been serviced, that the extinguishers are present and charged, that the hose is dry, clean and properly positioned, and that portable fire extinguishers are serviced
- Replaces bulbs in exit lights, and change timers in exterior lights to reflect seasonal light conditions
- Respond to work orders and completes repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical and appliance repair
- Contacts and supervises tradespeople as required
- Sources tradespeople and supplies, looking for competitive pricing for supplies
- Snow/ice removal as well as yard maintenance
- Manages collection of garbage and recycling
- Handles the On Call Maintenance Line for one week out of every six, responding as necessary

3. Administration:

- Assists the Property Manager in the administration of maintenance procedures and systems of the building
- Oversees unit files on maintenance work
- Keeps an up to date inventory of tools and equipment and keeps tools and supplies in an orderly manner so they are easily accessible and ready for use
- Take delivery of maintenance supplies approved by Property Manager (check and submit packing slips)
- Checks, restocks and maintains inventory records

4. Contractors
- Obtains competitive quotes for trades/contracts as required
- Assists in the supervision of contractors when work is being completed in the building
- Reviews service contracts

1. Requirements

Two or more years of experience completing maintenance work and repairs in a housing setting preferred.

Certification in a trade preferred.

Experience working with marginalized populations an asset.
- Accommodations during the recruitment, selection, and interview processes will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code if needed. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please call 437 421 2958_
- St. Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to excellence and hire based on merit._
- All new St. Clare’s employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with our Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, unless they