General Maintenance Worker

**The **John Howard Society of **Durham** Region** (JHSD): We are a non-profit, social service agency dedicated to serving all individuals, families, youth and adults in programs in areas such as Community Justice, Employment and Training and Housing/ Residential Services.**

**We thank you for your interest in obtaining employment with the John Howard Society of Durham Region. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. John Howard Society of Durham is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.**

**_ Recognizing the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being, the John Howard Society is committed to uphold the principles set out in the Human Rights Code of Ontario and the Canadian Human Rights Act. This commitment is expressed in the following undertaking:_**

**_ (1) The Society shall provide services within its mandate to every individual without discrimination, regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, national ancestry, colour, creed, language, religion, marital status, family status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, abilities, economic status, political affiliation or criminal record._**

**_ (2) The Society shall maintain such personnel policies and practices as are consistent with the tenets of the Human Rights Codes of Ontario, the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)._**

**_ (3) The Society, through its employees, shall deal with representatives of the community in a responsive manner, with courtesy, respect, and without prejudice and discrimination._**

VISION STATEMENT
- “We envision a Durham Region where everyone contributes to a safe, healthy and just community.”_

MISSION STATEMENT
- “To reduce the impact of crime and its causes by providing a spectrum of effective prevention and intervention programs.”_

CORE VALUES
- People have the right to live in a safe and peaceful society, as well as the responsibility implied by this right to respect the law.
- All people have the potential to become responsible members of our community.
- Every person has intrinsic worth and the right to be treated with dignity, equity, fairness and compassion without discrimination.
- Communities are stronger and safer when the root causes of crime are addressed through programs and services that are based on community needs and priorities.

**J**ob Summary

The Maintenance Worker will provide a high standard of building maintenance and will take care of everyday maintenance for the agency and its six (6) locations.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Undertakes preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings, equipment and receives work orders/work schedule from the supervisor.
- Performs various semi-skilled tasks in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and non mechanical equipment, construction and in general building and grounds maintenance (i.e. plumbing, dry wall, etc).
- Advise management when there is a need for trade’s people / supervise contractors/ purchase supplies / pick up deliveries of maintenance supplies / restock inventory Receive shipments / check packing slips
- Performs general construction, maintenance and repairs such as building repairs, setting up equipment, repair of furniture, equipment, etc.
- Performs general grounds keeping duties such as landscaping, snow removal, installation of flooring materials, etc.
- Performs a variety of work not requiring the services of a licensed trade.
- Perform minor repairs in units at the time of turnover, including caulking, wall and ceiling repairs, painting, etc.
- Maintain cleaning and other equipment in good working order, and report other repairs.
- Performs inspections for equipment failure, and reports mechanical failures to the supervisor.
- Moves furniture, furnishings and equipment as required.
- Maintain appropriate logs required using an online communications system.
- Check panels and perform monthly fire tests of equipment as required. Ensure accurate and current entries in fire logs. Participate in all emergency procedures and drills.
- Reports to the supervisor and addresses any vandalism, disturbances and/or emergencies as soon as they occur/are discovered.
- Ensure that appropriate safety supplies, equipment and materials are on site and that all tasks are performed within WHMIS, WSIB, OHSA, insurance requirements and the Agency's Policy, including the wearing of appropriate protective clothing.
- Performs other related work, as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative, can work independently with mínimal supervision to prioritize duties