Maintenance Assistant II

Hamilton-Child-and-Family-Supports; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Child and Family Supports is seeking a Maintenance Assistant II to perform janitorial duties and minor repairs across the agency’s facilities. You will assist with setup for events, conduct routine inspections, and support safety systems maintenance.

The role requires a Grade 12 and a year of vocational training in maintenance, plus drivers license and ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends. A forklift certification and WHMIS/OHSA knowledge are advantages.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with at least one year vocational program in building maintenance.
• Experience in plumbing, soldering, carpentry; electrical knowledge preferred.
• Current forklift certification; working at height is an asset.
• Experience using power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Vulnerable Sector check and Driver’s Abstract required.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and OHSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily, weekly and monthly janitorial duties according to schedule including vacuuming, floor cleaning, stripping/waxing/polishing, interim window cleaning, garbage collection and removal.
• Acts as back-up to cleaning staff for absences and emergency clean ups.
• Ensures set up of equipment and furniture for agency and community partner functions.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of property and equipment under supervision; includes carpentry tasks.
• Conducts plumbing repairs such as faucet installation and replaces hot water tanks; cleans drains.
• Assists with electrical repairs including troubleshooting and repair of receptacles/switches.
• Liaises with tenants and contractors; maintains relations and responds to building-related calls.
• Performs routine inspections and testing of forklift, generator, fire extinguishers, and panic/emergency systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment as directed.

Skills

Valid Ontario driver's license

Ability to work varied shifts

Vulnerable Sector check

Driver’s Abstract (MTO)

WHMIS OHSA knowledge

Education

Grade 12 + vocational program

Tools

Forklift certification

Power tools operation

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Hamilton Child and Family Supports was established in 1894 as a not-for-profit charitable organization, mandated under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act of Ontario, focusing on the well-being and protection of children. The organization is committed to the strengthening of families, while valuing diversity and promoting equity.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve.The organization encourages applicants from all qualified individuals.

We believe that we are all responsible, committed, and accountable to each other to promote a culture where everyone is welcomed, heard, respected, and valued. We commit to challenging and interrupting behaviours of racism, discrimination, disrespect, intolerance, harassment, and bullying as we strive toward an environment of learning, care and respect for each other; a place where the voices of equity-deserving individuals will be heard and acted upon as we continue our journey of healing, inclusivity, equity and growth.

We are currently seeking a skilled and committed individual to join our team as a:

Maintenance Assistant II

$57,185 to $66,897

Temporary Full-Time (up to 1 year contract)

Existing position

Responsibilities

• Performs daily, weekly and monthly janitorial duties according to schedule including: vacuuming, floor cleaning, stripping/waxing/polishing, interim window cleaning, garbage collection and removal.
• Acts as back-up to cleaning staff for absences and emergency clean ups.
• Ensures set up of equipment and furniture for agency and community partner functions.
• Completes minor repairs and maintenance of property and equipment under the supervision of Maintenance Supervisor, includes general carpentry tasks such as door frame repairs, trim work, painting etc.
• Conducts plumbing repairs such as faucet installation, replacement of hot water tanks and cleans drains.
• Assists with electrical repairs including troubleshooting, and repair or receptacles, switches, ballasts.
• Assists with repairs at Group and Foster Homes owned by the organization. Responding to tenant building related calls both at main building and organization owned properties. Liaising with Tenants and Contractors and maintain relations.
• Conducts equipment repairs as necessary.
• Performs routine inspections and testing including daily forklift and vehicle inspections, weekly generator testing, monthly fire extinguisher inspections, and regular panic button and emergency systems testing.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on building structural elements and finishes, building equipment, HVAC systems and others as directed.
• Assumes such other related duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus vocational program of at least one year with experience in building maintenance practices.
• Experience in plumbing, soldering, building repair, and carpentry work, with knowledge of electrical systems strongly preferred.
• Current forklift certification and working at height considered an asset.
• Experience using power, such as table saws, mitre saws, drill presses, sanders, reciprocating saws, and various hand tools.
• Ability to work varied shifts as necessary, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidates must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector check, and a Driver’s Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation, satisfactory to the organization.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, OHSA requirements.

As an employer, Hamilton Child and Family Supports is committed to:

• A culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse service recipients, staff, and community alike.
• Providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices.
• In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code providing accommodation supports during the selection and interview process if required.

All employees of the organization are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the children and families we serve and each other, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering care to the children and families of our community.

HCFS does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment or selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Hamilton Child and Family Supports,

however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.