Facilities Support Worker

Kingston Community Health Centres; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Kingston seeks a Facilities Support Worker to perform maintenance tasks across their sites. The role involves ensuring safety, managing inventory, and liaising with contractors. Candidates should have experience in building maintenance, teamwork skills, and a commitment to organizational values of equity and diversity. This full-time, contract position offers a salary ranging from $43,251 to $50,875. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in building maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings are clean and safe from hazards.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on buildings.
• Support emergency drills and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Strong teamwork and customer service skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Time management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to meet physical demands

Education

Post-secondary diploma or certification in a related field

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Facility maintenance equipment

Job description

Job Description

Title: Facilities Support Worker

Reports to: Facilities Coordinator

Position Type: Full-Time, Contract (37.5 hours/week, 1 year contract)

Salary: $43,251.00 - $50,875.50, annually

Vacancy Status: New Vacancy

Location: Multiple locations (Kingston and Napanee)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator, the Facilities Support Worker performs routine maintenance of all KCHC’s physical sites, liaises with external contractors and vendors as needed, and works to ensure a safe and secure working environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Site Support

• Ensures KCHC building and sites are welcoming, presentable, and congruent with the needs of visitors and staff
• Travels between sites to complete assigned tasks based on priority and scheduling.
• Supports consistent facility standards and procedures across all sites.
• Assists with cross-site supply delivery, redistribution, and inventory alignment

General Maintenance and Repairs

• Ensures all buildings are clean and safe from obstacles and hazards, including hazardous materials, garbage and recycling removal, deep cleaning, pest control, and biohazard care
• Supports the repair and maintenance of interior and exterior structures, including doors, small equipment, windows, walls, floors, and roofing.
• Performs minor carpentry, painting, mechanical, and plumbing tasks
• Supports the development and maintenance schedules for organizational vehicles, building systems, and equipment.
• Supports office moves and set-up and installation of furniture and equipment.
• Ensures all furnishings, equipment, and personal protective equipment are in good repair
• Supports inventory management of maintenance supplies and equipment at all sites.
• Supports regular garbage and recycling disposal schedule.
• Set ups/tears down rooms for programs and events.
• Supports snow removal, lawn care, and other exterior building maintenance requirements.
• Supports infection prevention protocols.
• Completes disinfection and sanitation tasks, as required.

Contractor and Vendor Support

• On-site liaison for vendors and contractors, as directed.

Administration

• Records maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
• Maintains logs of routine tasks.
• Reports new and recurring issues to Coordinator and recommends corrective actions.

Safety and Security

• Supports the onboarding of new staff, as needed, including providing staff with key fobs, keys, and alarm system details.
• Responds to internal emergency alarm system and provides support to clients and staff in the event of an emergency or crisis.
• Supports emergency drills.
• Provides and supports general security services for buildings, including property management emergencies.
• Supports compliance for Fire and Safety maintenance.
• Supports the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee through responding to and addressing requests to minimize and mitigate hazards in the workplace.
• Supporting monitoring security cameras and access logs and extract footage and access reports, as required
• Supports the maintenance schedule of all organizational vehicles

Organizational Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion
• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs
• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required

Basic Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or certification in related field an asset, such as building maintenance, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, occupational health and safety, security, or a skilled trade.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience and knowledge in building maintenance including, but not limited to: cleaning, repair, and basic electrical, carpentry and plumbing; experience in large, high traffic facilities, an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of and experience with electrical and mechanical equipment, HVAC systems, and basic plumbing systems
• Experience completing routine safety inspections, an asset.
• Experience working with basic hand tools, power tools, ladders, and facility maintenance equipment safely and responsibly.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles.
• Valid driver’s license, valid insurance and use of reliable vehicle, clean driving record
• Awareness of, and ability to support, provincial and federal privacy regulations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong teamwork and customer service skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Time management skills and ability to complete assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and above average attention to detail
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting up-to 50lbs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to being a team player
• Ability to work at heights, in a variety of environmental conditions, and in tight spaces
• Ability to work after hours/on call schedule, as needed

Other Requirements

• Current and satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Persons Check
• Working at Heights and Health and Safety training an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training an asset
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates an asset
• Valid Drivers License, Access to a vehicle, and Current Drivers Abstract

As a registered professional, to abide by and be accountable to the ethics and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body of the profession. All KCHC staff have a duty to understand and follow KCHC policies, uphold high ethical and professional standards, and maintain confidentiality and privacy, using tact and good judgment in all dealings with other staff and clients.

At Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC), we understand that the work of Equity,Diversity,Inclusion, Indigeneity, andAccessibility (EDIIA) is ongoing. We are dedicated to being accountable, transparent, and responsive to the holistic needs of the communities we serve. We will continue to listen, learn, and take meaningful action to ensure that our policies, practices, and services create an environment where everyone, regardless of their identity or circumstances, can thrive.

We actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities, to apply to KCHC. Our commitment to EDIIA is a living practice, one that evolves as we grow and learn together. We pledge to contribute to building a system that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all.

KCHC is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

Kingston Community Health Centres, 263 Weller Ave. Kingston ON, K7K 2V4 www.KCHC.ca