Maintenance Worker

Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing (Houselink/Mainstay) is Toronto’s largest non-profit supportive housing provider. Our organization is the result of a recent amalgamation between the former Houselink Community Homes and Mainstay Housing.

As a joined organization, we currently manage nearly 60 residential locations and more than 1,100 units across the City of Toronto, serving individuals with complex mental illness and addictions. We work closely with sector partners to deliver programs and advocate for solutions that will address homelessness.

Our work is rooted in the understanding that housing is a human right and plays a vital role in health and wellbeing. We are proud to lead the affordable housing sector in building strong, inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Maintenance Worker

Regular, Full-time

35 hours Monday - Friday, on call rotation

Bargaining unit position

Step 1, $41,199 annually

**We are an essential service and the incumbent will be required to be at the office and in the community.** Personal protective equipment and COVID-19 protocols are in place as per Public Health guidelines.**

The position is part of the Property Services Department reporting to the Property Services Manager.

On Call Rotation: Requires 1 week of afternoon shift 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, approximately every 4 weeks from Thursday to Thursday, as well as answering emergency phone line after hours and responding to maintenance issues. Response will include in-person attending to any HLMS building in Toronto overnight and throughout the weekend and statutory holidays, when emergency maintenance is warranted.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensure that assigned work orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner consistent with external and internal standards;
- Plumbing, carpentry, and minor mechanical repair & services and assessment and reporting to manager on jobs requiring contractors
- Assist Building Services Coordinator/Manager in the identification and resolution of maintenance and repair issues affecting the facilities, grounds and furnishings of HLMS properties;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with HLMS colleagues, contractors, and the tenants in assigned buildings.
- Support for posting building notices and tenant notices of entry for work done on site.
- Provide back-up / support to cover absences of other Mainstay Workers as directed

**Working Conditions**
- Clear driver’s license and reliable vehicle to facilitate movement between sites;
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, manage stairs, and be mobile on feet, wearing work shoes/safety boots;
- Exposure to outside weather conditions; residential units are not smoke-free;
- Some buildings have elevators while other 2 and 3 storey buildings do not
- Wearing of appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required when attending buildings and entering tenant units

**Qualifications**
- Clear G-class driver’s license and reliable vehicle;
- Three years’ experience in professional building maintenance, trades, and repairs or renovations;
- Good overall knowledge about building systems and operations, including life safety systems and HVAC;
- Skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs;
- Knowledge of repair methods, materials, technology and job safety;
- Experience and ability to perform repairs due to wear and tear, pests, and vandalism (e.g. broken heating and cooling systems, windows and drywall), and change locks;
- Experience safely operating power maintenance equipment including table saws, routers; and performing small engine repair, e.g. snow blowers, garbage carousels;
- Sensitivity to working with vulnerable tenants in supportive housing;
- (WHMIS regulations);
- Initiative and trustworthiness to work diligently and safely, representing HLMSworking alone and in the presence of tenants;
- Very good English verbal skills to work in cooperation with HLMS colleagues and contractors;
- Computer literacy and comfort learning and daily use of Yardi property management software to access and enter into online work order system; and using attendance software to enter work time and attendance

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma
- Work experience: 3-5 years

This position is in SEIU Local One Bargaining Unit and is governed by the terms of the Collective Agreement. Mileage, parking expenses and safety footwear are reimbursed in accordance with our Collective Agreement.

**_ Houselink/Mainstay is a fully vaccinated workplace. All applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination or an acceptable exemption. _**_Please send a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role along with your resume._**

**_ No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._**

HLMS has an equity hiring policy, is committed providing an inclusive selection process. Applications are encouraged from people with lived experience of mental health