Maintenance Worker

Be the best YOU

Being a part of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) means you have a shared passion for supporting youth in reaching their full potential. YOU is a place where your unique background, perspectives, and talents are valued, and help innovate new program ideas to best support youth in our community.

You can make your impact here Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where the work you do is truly valued. You will have the freedom to excel in your way by serving young people and knowing you are making a difference for our community.

Come be a part of a team that works alongside youth as they work on goals and be there to celebrate when they achieve those milestones. Help us continue creating a community where youth are embraced and will thrive.

Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Maintenance Aide is responsible for the general maintenance of YOU service sites including 333 Richmond, Cornerstone, the YOU Youth Shelter, Joan's Place, apartment rentals, and new addition buildings in a responsive and professional manner. The incumbent is tasked with unit rentals and the general upkeep of the facilities. This individual is responsible for responding to tenant inquiries/emergencies and conducting inspections to verify the safety and condition of all aspects of the interior and exterior of the buildings. The incumbent will supervise and coordinate maintenance service and repairs pertaining to YOU service sites and equipment. Other duties will be assigned as necessary candidates possess exceptional communication and leadership skills, work well in a fast paced and dynamic environment, and hold values that support our corporate vision of being "A community where youth are embraced and will thrive".

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks to support YOU teams and customers.
• Coordinate and manage vendors to successfully complete maintenance and improvements across YOU sites.
• Ensure prompt and respectful responses are provided to requests and issues from tenants and employees
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving urgent maintenance issues to ensure resident safety and comfort.
• Communicate effectively with residents about maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Complete vacant suite turnover and shelter room turnover
• Assist with general cleaning including sweeping and mopping floors, wiping surfaces, disposing garbage, and ensuring overall cleaning of the interior and exterior of YOU service locations
• Complete drywall repair, sanding, painting, and trim
• Managing plumbing and HVAC issues including toilets and faucet repair, fix leaks, and assess HVAC issues
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and property systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance issues and report findings to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist in maintaining a schedule for regular maintenance activities.
• Complete facility repairs to damaged doors, knobs, and locks
• Ensure all equipment dedicated to the physical security of tenants, participants and employees is functioning properly (closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, locks, etc)
• Assist in tracking and maintaining inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Manage landscaping and snow removal
• Participate in health and safety training including WHMIS and applies this knowledge in the workplace
• Report any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensure all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and YOU policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents.
• Other facility maintenance tasks as required.
• Rotational On-Call every two to three weeks

Qualifications:

• High school graduate/GED completion with a minimum of two years of experience in facility/property management
• Minimum of two years relevant experience providing maintenance support within residential communities.
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as required.
• Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meeting targets and deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Valid Ontario Drivers License
• Ability to work with contractors from all disciplines associated with building operations
• Licensed in a related trade considered an asset.

HOURS OF WORK

• 35 hours per week, flexible schedule depending on the needs of YOU
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required from time to time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.17-$23.34 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Would you be able to provide a recent Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Record check?

Experience:

• providing maintenance support within residential communities: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: In person