Maintenance Worker

**Job description**

**Duties**:
The Maintenance Worker, under the direction of the Executive Director, will provide direct support to ensure the external and internal premises are clean and safe for the use for the residents, staff and visitors.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the lawn is mowed and watered.
- Clear debris/garbage from the entire exterior property on a daily basis and dispose of garbage/recycling properly.
- Keep floor areas clean.
- Sweep and mop all exit stairwells on a regular basis and ensure the stairwells are always free of any debris or obstructions.
- Stack house/office supplies/food deliveries.
- Inspect the building for any necessary repair requirements or safety hazards and complete necessary follow-up.
- Log any repair or safety needs and advise manager accordingly.
- Check cleaning supply room and advise manager when an order to restock supplies is needed.
- Replace batteries in smoke alarms and emergency lights and checks fire extinguishers and complete the necessary follow-up.
- Clean laundry room, kitchen including appliances, bathroom, stairs, elevator, basement, walls, and cupboards, shed throughout the day (i.e., sweeping, mopping, etc.).
- Take on additional responsibilities as required ensuring smooth operation of Native Women’s Centre programs and services, at both locations.
- Any other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 or Equivalent, trades programming or related field that includes:

- Knowledge of and experience working with a range of issues impacting youth, women and children including homelessness, violence against women and children, human trafficking, poverty, mental health and substance use.
- Demonstrates cultural competency including awareness, knowledge and understanding of the impacts of colonialism and systemic issues.
- Experience working in a shelter/communal environment is an asset.
- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, harm reduction, and crisis management.
- Intermediate computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office Programming.
- Ability to use initiative, work independently as well as within a team atmosphere.
- High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment and to collaborate within a group setting.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle in good working order is an asset.
- Must be able to handle the physical demands of the position and be able to lift 25 lbs on a regular basis.
- Ladder Safety Certification
- Risk and Fall Certification
- First Aid / CPR /AED Certification and/or willingness to obtain.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCPI), would be an asset.
- ASIST Certification, would be an asset.
- WHMIS Certification, would be an asset.
- Must have or obtain, within 30 days of hiring date, a Vulnerable Sector CPIC.

Number of Hours: 40 hours per week

Wage Rate: $22.00

**About NWC**

The Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women’s Incorporated, operating as the Hamilton Native Women’s Centre (NWC) is an Indigenous lead, not for profit organization, providing a secure and empowering environment for women and children fleeing domestic violence/gender-based violence/intimate partner violence, suffering from homelessness, and/or human trafficking.

We are culturally based and committed to creating positive outcomes for Indigenous women and their children. As a staff member of the Hamilton Native Women’s Centre, you will have an opportunity for professional growth and access to traditional ways of being and knowing. We strive to uphold pre-colonial management and policy structure, while being supportive and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person