Maintenance Technician

ASK Wellness Society; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Kamloops seeks a Maintenance Technician to oversee repairs and maintenance of facilities. The ideal candidate will ensure safety compliance, perform various maintenance tasks, and adapt to time-sensitive situations. Applicants should have relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive extended benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

On-site training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of mental health, addiction, and homelessness is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Must pass an acceptable criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.

Responsibilities

• Establish and carry out preventative maintenance procedures.
• Perform carpentry, minor electrical, painting, and plumbing repairs.
• Monitor work performed by contractors and prepare estimates.

Skills

Electrical Experience

HVAC

Mechanical Knowledge

Property Maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Education

Grade 12 plus related vocational training

Tools

eMaint

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

Position Summary

As a Maintenance Technician you will work alongside the ASK Wellness Society Property Services Department to complete repairs related to buildings and grounds in one or more areas such as repairs electrical plumbing painting and groundskeeping. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and responsibly by observing all health and safety guidelines. Service delivery is based on a client-centered trauma-informed and non-judgmental perspective.

What We Offer

• Competitive extended benefits including dental vision physiotherapy massage and fertility
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• On-site training and development opportunities
• A culture of equality inclusion and diversity including paid cultural sensitivity days
• Life and Accidental death insurance
• Wellness plan benefits: Reimbursement of 50% up to a maximum of $250.00 per calendar year
• Competitive Vacation entitlements with up to 3 weeks paid vacation in your first year upon eligibility.

Specific Responsibilities

• Establishes monitors and carries out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, equipment and grounds. Ensures building and equipment meet all safety, security and fire regulations and policies.
• Make recommendations for major repairs and purchases to the Director of Property Services and Asset Management.
• Perform carpentry, minor electrical, painting, mechanical and minor plumbing maintenance and repairs such as repairing items of furniture, constructing shelves, installing switches, replacing plugs and other basic appliance repairs.
• Complete tasks such as but not limited to applying paint and other finishes, installation and repairing drywall, disassembling and reassembling equipment and replacing sinks and toilets.
• Monitor work performed by contractors; prepare estimates of labour and material costs to submit to Property Services.
• Collect and remove garbage and recyclable materials and ensure safe disposal.
• Clean external areas such as entranceways, sidewalks and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse.
• Perform minor gardening and lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning and watering.
• Transport equipment, furniture and supplies manually and/or using aids such as dollies and carts.
• Operate a motor vehicle to pick up and move goods and supplies.
• Represent the maintenance department at Society Safety Meetings when requested.
• When requested be a member of the Society’s Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) team.
• Complete and maintain maintenance logs and work orders on a daily basis.
• Complete security incident reports when required.
• Maintain files and statistics as per accreditation standards.
• Complete move-in / move-out documentation as required by the Property Services Department.
• Ensure compliance with all Society policies and procedures.
• Other duties which may or may not be outlined within this job description.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 plus related vocational training such as a building maintenance course is an asset.
• One (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
• Knowledge of mental health / addiction and homelessness is an asset.
• Ability to adapt to time-sensitive situations.
• Understands and maintains professional boundaries.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record and reliable / appropriate transportation with business use coverage.
• Must pass an acceptable criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
• Basic First Aid is an asset.
• Readiness to complete in-house online training within the first month of employment.
• Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and Trauma Informed Practice an asset.
• If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and / or would like assistance with the application process, job readiness interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing we encourage you to contact us and you will be redirected to.
• The ASK Wellness Society is dedicated to promoting diversity / multiculturalism with inclusion as one of our Core Values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
• Required Experience:
• Key Skills: Electrical Experience, eMaint, Industrial Maintenance, HVAC, Mechanical Knowledge, Property Maintenance, Maintenance, Painting, Plumbing, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1
• Hourly Salary: 25 - 29

Contact and Application

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