Full Time Maintenance Worker - more than 1 required (Union position)

To provide maintenance services at the request of the management team of the Ottawa Booth Centre to maintain all premises (interior and exterior) for which the Ottawa Booth Centre is responsible, in as safe and secure condition as possible.

Property Maintenance

• Follow preventative maintenance schedules
• Respond to maintenance requests from management
• Perform general repairs which do not require certification, such as patching, painting, plumbing, replacing light bulbs etc.
• Perform weekly building inspections and occasionally troubleshot issue prior to escalating to manager
• Perform weekly check of functionality of systems
• Seasonal cleanup of property grounds
• Daily sweeping and garbage collection in all surrounding areas, including the front of the shelter of the Ottawa Booth Centre
• May occasionally be required to attend with manager, sites other than the shelter building, to perform repairs

Vehicles

• Ensure that the vehicles for which the Ottawa Booth Centre is responsible are maintained in a safe and secure manner according to the manufacturer's recommendations and any warranty conditions
• Performs daily vehicle checks and complete forms
• May be required to drive Ottawa Booth Centre vehicles, including 3 ton truck, to pick up and deliver donations

Shipping and Receiving

• Receiving and shipping goods through the dock
• Moving goods to and from shipping dock
• Load 3rd party trucks with goods leaving the building

Safety and Security

• Ensure that any systems put in place for safety and security of the clients and staffs are maintained properly
• This includes all fire detection systems, fire extinguishers appropriate to the location, smoke detectors, security systems and anything of similar function

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB
• Ensures all procedures, rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and respected

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Climbing up and down ladders, working at ladder height
• Significant amount of walking
• Pushing and pulling skids weighing up to and over 100 pounds with the assistance of a jigger
• Lift up to 30 pounds without assistance and over 30 pounds with assistance
• Bending, twisting, crouching, reaching above and below shoulder height, kneeling
• Able to spend long periods of time on feet
• May encounter verbal abuse or deal with angry and abusive clients
• Working outside through all seasons
• Warehouse and shelter environment

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current WHMIS training
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 1 to 3 years recent general maintenance experience preferably with an organization that works with the marginalized population
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing and painting
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations, fire codes, PPE required when working with tools and electrical equipment and emergency procedures
• Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and a current copy of a Driver's abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Nonskid CSA approved Safety shoes are required
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

SALARY: non-negotiable starting salary of $17.27, increased to $17.80 at successful completion of probationary period

HOURS: FT - 1 - Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.