Maintenance Technician – Building & Safety Focus

The Salvation Army in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Worker to ensure the safety and comfort of clients and staff at the 160 Jarvis and Alice M Walter House. You will perform general maintenance and repairs to furnishings, fixtures, and equipment while following safety policies and WHMIS requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring building systems, logging activities, assisting with electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks, and supporting health and safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus two years of related experience; previous cleaning experience and familiarity with cleaning procedures and chemicals.
• Previous experience in preventative maintenance programs and building maintenance experience
• Various trade experiences would be an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively, ability to develop and maintain respectful relationships
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work
• Familiar with computer operation
• Must have completed or be willing to complete WHMIS training and First Aid/CPR
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Check on all building systems, maintain regular checklist reports, and report potential problem situations to Assistant Property Manager and Property Manager
• Maintain equipment logs
• Ensure that safe work procedures and SDS documents are followed when using chemicals as part of duties
• May assist in performing minor equipment and maintenance repairs, such as electrical (change burnt out bulbs), plumbing (repairs plumbing fixtures such as taps, sinks, toilets), painting (touch-up and decorating repairs) throughout the building including client units in the treatment and transitional housing program
• Recommends maintenance and equipment repairs to Assistant Property Manager and Property Manager
• Conducts checks and minor troubleshooting of building systems such as the building alarm, HVAC etc.
• Maintain a log sheet to track and record tasks undertaken during shift
• Perform checks of the general upkeep of external property
• Assists the Assistant Property Manager in performing fire inspections in keeping with Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Immediately report safety concerns and major repair issues to the Assistant Property Manager and Property Manager
• Assist the Assistant Property Manager during health and safety inspections
• Check doors and windows to ensure building security is maintained

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

WHMIS training

First Aid/CPR

Conflict resolution

Education

Grade 12 + 2 years related experience

Tools

WHMIS

First Aid/CPR

Job description

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Worker to ensure the safety and comfort of clients and staff at the 160 Jarvis and Alice M Walter House. You will perform general maintenance and repairs to furnishings, fixtures, and equipment while following safety policies and WHMIS requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring building systems, logging activities, assisting with electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks, and supporting health and safety inspections.