Maintenance Contractor

Glenn Haddrell Housing Coop; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing cooperative in Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Contractor/Handyperson to maintain units, ensure safety, and promote good member relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in various trades, be fluent in English, and possess a strong understanding of health regulations. This position may lead to part-time/full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in all trades is essential.
• Excellent fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• To maintain and repair units.
• Independently identify required work and problems.
• Monitor mechanical and utility rooms.

Skills

Heavy manual labour

Communication about repair practices

Time management

Crisis response

Building codes knowledge

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Contractor/Handyperson

No of positions: One(1)

Job type: 3 months’ probation. Can lead to part-time / full-time permanent

Start date: as soon as possible

Reports to: Property Manager

Job Summary

A Maintenance Contractor/Handyperson will work to maintain Glenn Haddrell Housing Cooperative (GHHC) to desired standards and to ensure the safety and security of the units.

A Maintenance Contractor/Handyperson will work toward the promotion of the coop’s reputation amongst the members and good customer relations by the appropriate and timely response to requests for work and supervision of outside contractors.

A Maintenance Contractor/Handyperson is responsible for inventory of tools and products. A Maintenance Contractor/Handyperson will support GHHC’s office administrator and the Board of Directors in its role as Housing provider.

Responsibilities

• To maintain and repair units
• Follow cleaning routines and schedules
• Receive work orders, complete tasks, and record work
• Independently identify required work and problems, and initiate repairs and provide solutions
• Monitor mechanical and utility rooms
• Extra duties as identified in accessible units
• Changing lightbulbs/fixtures as required. Only in accessible units
• To ensure the safety and security of the coop’s units
• Adhere to routines regarding the safety and security of units sites
• Complete and constantly update all checklists and logs
• Identify, report and resolve all unsafe conditions and activities
• Promote positive member relations
• Communicate with administrator and members about the timing of required work
• Remain current with housing standards
• Stay familiar with Coop’s administrator priorities for work
• Bring an understanding of the state of buildings and grounds to administrator, board meetings and members meetings
• Record and action all needed activity (work orders)
• Liaison with outside contractors
• Record contractor activity

Qualifications

• Experience in all trades
• High School Diploma
• Excellent Fluency in English
• WSIB

Language Requirement

English language proficiency. Bilingualism in French and English will be a strong asset.

Pre-Hiring Requirements

• Criminal reference check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)
• Valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle

Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices
• Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment associated with GHHC

Skills

• Able to undertake heavy manual labour and work in extremes of temperature
• Demonstrates skill in all trades, cleaning, building codes and the construction process. (Carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, cement work, flooring, ceramic, framing, cleaning, landscape and groundscare)
• Able to create work plans, adhere to routines, manage time and work to deadlines
• Able to record and accurately report work
• Able to communicate about repair and renovation practices
• Able to respond to crisis
• Displays values and attitudes in keeping with GHHC (respect, sensitivity, caring and support toward a diverse population) and, in particular, a belief coop principles
• Respects confidentiality
• Demonstrates excellent judgment in regards to completing tasks
• Shows a commitment to work
• Demonstrates an ability to resolve workplace conflict
• Manages stress related to the work environment
• Able to balance multiple demands and set priorities
• Shows initiative, independence, creativity and flexibility

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for the position is dependent on an individual’s relevant experience.

Start Date

07/01/2022