Facilities Worker

Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and building on the strength of our community?

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

**WHAT’S THE OPPORTUNITIY?**

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Facilities Worker** to join our Corporate Supports team In this role you will provide general facilities and maintenance support to multiple Camino locations based on the direction of the Manager, Operations. To be successful in this role you must be able to positively respond and adapt to priorities that are constantly changing.

**WHY WORK FOR US?**

We are a new organization (a new entity formed from the unification of KW Counselling Services, Monica Place and Carizon) that serves Individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

**Join us to**:

- Do work that matters
- Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values
- Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community
- Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey
- Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do
- Have a positive impact in our community
- Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**:

- Oversee Camino's parking program which includes handing out parking passes, monitoring parking lots and volume, and giving parking tickets
- Assist Manager, Operations with procurement of contracts and oversight of delivery of services
- Perform weekly/monthly inspections and document in log books
- Meet with contractors on site to provide support and access for scheduled service and repairs
- Assist with WHMIS documentation
- Perform general maintenance duties which includes painting, drywall, plumbing, minor electrical, and grounds work (summer and winter)
- Frequent travel between various Camino sites across Waterloo Region
- Prioritize competing demands/tasks and adjust workload accordingly
- Always perform work safely and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:

- Able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted
- At least two years of experience in a facilities or maintenance position
- Good overall knowledge and skill in plumbing, electrical, small engines, carpentry, painting, mechanical and general repairs
- Must be able to effectively communicate with all level of employees across the organization, and with contractors and service providers
- Ability to work efficiently and independently
- Uses creativity to solve problems
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy when influencing and/or negotiating with others
- Frequent use of tools and some machinery (i.e. lawn tractor, snow blower, hand tools etc.)
- Must be able to model and promote Camino's values
- Completion of High School

**ARE THERE BONUS POINTS?**
- College diploma or completion of some courses in the skills trades would be considered an asset
- Locksmith skills/knowledge

**ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?**:

- This is a permanent full time position that is physically demanding with regular walking, lifting, bending, kneeling and crouching
- Must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and $2 million in liability insurance
- Hours of work will primarily be during the day from Monday to Friday
- Satisfactory Police Information Check is required
- Must be able to provide either proof of vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated
- Wage: The hourly rate for this position is $18.67 - $26.36.
- Benefits: Could we say that participation in Camino’s Group Benefits and RRSP matching plans begins after successfully completing three months of service?

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and viol