Maintenance Aide

Pillar Nonprofit Network; London; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in London, Ontario seeks a Maintenance Aide to ensure the upkeep of various service sites. The candidate will manage routine maintenance, coordinate with vendors, and assist in urgent repairs. Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least two years of relevant experience, and excellent problem-solving skills. Flexible working hours with potential extended hours and weekend work will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in facility/property management experience.
• Experience providing maintenance support within residential communities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks to support YOU teams and customers.
• Coordinate and manage vendors to complete maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting urgent maintenance issues.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Facility management

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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
• Other facility maintenance tasks as required
• Participate in health and safety training, including WHMIS, and apply 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
• 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meeting targets and deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• 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.