Housing Maintenance Worker

Mchigeeng; M’Chigeeng; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

M’Chigeeng First Nation is hiring a Housing Maintenance Worker to perform daily maintenance and repairs on band housing and property. You will support winter road tasks, operate grounds equipment, and maintain accurate logs and equipment records.

The role requires carpentry/renovation experience, protective gear usage, and adherence to health and safety standards, with supervision responsibilities and a possible leadership part in a small team.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License - Class G (DZ preferred).
• WHMIS certification required.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety standards and practices.
• Must adhere to personal safety equipment use (steel toe boots, safety vest, etc.).
• Basic mechanical and electrical training.
• Previous renovation and/or carpentry experience and training.
• Planning and organization skills for schedules and priorities.
• Working knowledge of computer software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily maintenance and minor repairs on band buildings and properties.
• Repairs Elder Residences as needed.
• Maintains walkways; clears snow, ice, and debris.
• Assists with winter road maintenance; snow ploughing and related tasks.
• Operates equipment for grass cutting.
• Keeps equipment serviced to prevent breakdowns.
• Adheres to MFN safety policies and procedures.
• Completes daily logs and reports to Department Manager.
• Maintains accurate equipment records (maintenance, location).
• Supervises more than one employee.
• Executes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Valid Ontario Driver’s License - Class

WHMIS

Health & Safety knowledge

Personal protective equipment use

Basic mechanical training

Renovation/ Carpentry experience

Planning & organization

Computer software knowledge

Job description

Classification: Trades & Construction/TC–1 $20.25 - $24.75
Position Status:Full-time
Department: Capital Projects & Public Works

Reporting Relationship

The Housing Maintenance Worker works under the direction of the Capital Projects & Public Works Department Manager.

Position Objective

The Housing Maintenance Worker is responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of band property and band housing.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that the band buildings and band property are properly maintained daily by completing minor repairs
• Repair Elder Residences
• Maintenance of walkways and keep them clear of snow, ice and debris.
• Assist with maintaining the roads during the winter months by snow ploughing and working on snow removal vehicles, changing tires, etc.
• Operates equipment relating to grass cutting
• Ensures equipment is maintained and serviced appropriately regularly to avoid breakdowns.
• Abides by MFN personnel policy and occupational health and safety practices.
• Completes daily logs and submits to Department Manager as required.
• Maintain accurate records on all equipment in relation to maintenance, repairs and location of equipment always
• Completes daily logs and submits to Department Manager as required.
• Responsible for direct supervision of more that one (1) employee
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License - Class G, preferred Class DZ
• WHIMIS
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety standards and practices
• Must adhere to the use of personal safety equipment (i.e. steel toe boots, safety vest, etc.)
• Basic mechanical and electrical training
• Must have previous renovation and/or carpentry experience and training
• Planning and organization skills for working schedule and/or work priorities
• Working knowledge of computer software is an asset

Other

Knowledge of the Anishnabek culture and traditions; fluency in Anishinabemowin is a strong asset

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as a team player

VSS/CRC requirement must be current (30 days) and must be an Original or Certified copy

CRC/VSS Rationale:

M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original.

Housing Maintenance Worker

M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333
M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Fax [phone] or email to: [e-mail]

INCOMPLETE

applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.

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