General Maintenance Worker

Cornerstone offers emergency shelter and affordable supportive housing in four residential facilities for women experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental illness, addictions, trauma, and abuse in Ottawa. Our services are offered in an environment that promotes dignity and a sense of hope. We are committed to public education and advocacy and strive to increase safe, affordable housing and to end homelessness. Cornerstone is a Community Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.

Join Our Team

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for providing regular and as needed basic repair and maintenance, and for cleaning of interior and exterior public areas allocated at Cornerstone properties as designated. They will additionally aid to the Facilities Manager with ad hoc maintenance issues and special projects at other Cornerstone locations.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Hours per week: 40

What You'll Be Doing

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS:

• Carries out regular inspections of exterior and interior common spaces to identify and address preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Carries out regular inspections of resident apartments, together with program staff, to identify health and safety concerns, and to make needed repairs.
• Follows a weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plan to include all routine tasks and seasonal maintenance responsibilities, and to ensure easy follow up when absent.
• Performs basic maintenance activities including but not limited to basic; plumbing, electrical, lighting, routine HVAC maintenance, plastering, painting and other general maintenance or repair work as needed.
• Ensures seasonal activities (grass cutting, yard work, snow & ice clearance etc.) are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures safe storage and maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Provide training to all approved users.
• Ensures pest prevention and timely treatment when required.
• Prepares vacant units for occupancy, using check list of activities.

CLEANING:

• Ensures that the building and property are kept clean; and that public spaces are free of clutter and obstacles to easy movement.
• Ensures bi-weekly collection of recycling and garbage is completed and placed for pick up per the City of Ottawa collection schedule and requirements.

HEALTH & SAFTEY:

• Maintains health and safety of tenants, volunteers, and employees (including themselves) as a top priority.
• Follows all organizational Health and Safety policies and Ministry of Labour regulations in all circumstances.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Makes use of an approved "Maintenance Request" system to address maintenance issues and other related concerns.
• Prepares reports of activity as required by Facilities Manager.
• Ensures that adequate maintenance, cleaning supplies, equipment and tools are available and in good working order.
• Completes computerized bi-weekly timesheet accurately and as required.

TENANT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

• Collaborates with Facilities Manager, Program Managers, Case Managers and Support Workers to address tenant concerns.
• Provides appropriate notice to tenants when requiring entry into apartments and private spaces.
• Maintains a professional and non-judgmental approach with tenants.
• Makes efforts to find practical solutions to challenges faced by tenants with mobility limitations.
• Makes efforts to build positive reciprocal relationships with neighbours.

PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS REQUIRED:

• Acts as back up to the Facilities Manager as directed.
• Contacts external technicians as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• In cooperation with Program Managers and other program staff, engage and support volunteers, residents, and staff as appropriate.
• Assists the Facilities Manager with ad hoc maintenance issues or special projects at any Cornerstone location.
• Advice and assist regarding maintenance and cleaning issues to other Cornerstone facilities from time to time.
• Attend all training and meetings.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Community college diploma in property management, general trades, other related fields, or equivalent an asset.
• Training in cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook email).
• Ability to provide satisfactory Police Records Check for the Vulnerable sector per Diocese Policy.
• Ministry of Labour required trainings an asset and is mandatory upon hire: Health and Safety for Workers in 4 steps, WHMIS 2015 certificate, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities certificate, Standard Level First Aid with CPR & AED training
• Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.
• Use of a vehicle is an asset.

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of cleaning and maintenance procedures in a multi-unit residential or commercial building.
• Ability to read, interpret and comply with WHMIS 2015 regulations, Safety Data Sheets and other policies and legislation relevant to the position.
• Ability to understand and follow fire safety systems and plans.
• Skill to carry out basic maintenance activities (including plumbing, electrical, routine HVAC maintenance, plastering and painting),

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including:

• Lifting up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis
• Push/pull carts weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Gripping/pinching small items or other objects with moderate force
• Climbing one to two flights of stairs frequently throughout the day.
• Climbing ladders
• Operating machinery (walk behind and ride-on mower, snow blower, floor cleaners etc.)
• Standing and exerting well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours
• Bending, stooping, squatting and stretching to fulfill tasks frequently throughout the day
• Withstanding noise and vibration of machinery (with appropriate PPE)
• Withstanding heat and cold temperatures (with appropriate PPE)
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of conditions affecting personal Health and Safety.
• Ability to work effectively with people with special needs resulting from poverty, mental illness, addictions, trauma, abuse and discrimination.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to requests for cleaning and maintenance services.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with other staff members and external teams.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and time management abilities

EQUITY, DIVERISTY, and INCLUSION STATEMENT

Cornerstone Housing for Women is committed to building a team that reflects and embodies the diversity of the communities we serve, and where all staff feel valued, respected, and supported. We are striving towards cultivating a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.

Cornerstone acknowledges the diversity and life experiences of our staff and the residents that we serve. We respect the principles held within the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from qualified individuals with lived experience of homelessness, housing insecurity, or gender-based violence. We invite applicants from Indigenous, Black, racialized communities and all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, religions, immigrants and newcomers, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

Cornerstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for your interest in joining Cornerstone. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please. We appreciate your understanding.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $23.35-$23.84 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person