Maintenance Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:  

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Maintenance Worker performs a number of duties in a variety of trade areas such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing and painting

Accountabilities:

• Repairs and if required installs plumbing fixtures such as taps, sinks, and toilets.
• Where possible performs mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment such as HVAC units, kitchen equipment, therapeutic tubs, sterilizers, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, wheelchairs, light fixtures, etc.
• Where applicable performs plastering, painting and decorating for repairs.
• Ensures that supplies are received, stored, and redistributed to appropriate departments.
• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends repairs and purchases as required.
• Monitors and adjusts heating, temperature controls for both facility and water, ventilating and air conditioning systems by operating the automated DDC building system.
• Ensures the maintenance of the building exterior, interior and grounds, as appropriate.
• Maintains a safe living and working environment through compliance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing facility safety and safety in the work place.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Residents, staff, family members

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• N/A

External:

• N/A

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to Director of Operations
• Direct reports for this position: None

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:  

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Extensive standing and walking. Moving equipment and climbing ladders. Considerable lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and crouching. Exposure to hazards from use of power equipment. Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors. Subject to interruptions of duties resulting from resident needs.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:  

• Grade 10 education or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Various Trade experience would be an asset

• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements  

• Demonstrated skills and experience in one or more of the following areas, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration and general building maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to operate equipment related to physical plant maintenance.
• Familiar with computer operation.
• Knowledgeable with computerized DDC building systems.
• Ability to strip and wax floors

Skills and Capabilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $25.73 to $26.06 with a maximum of $26.39.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.