Maintenance Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to ensure the upkeep of facilities and grounds. This role involves performing essential repairs, conducting regular maintenance checks, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building operations and maintenance, with the ability to handle various tasks from plumbing to custodial duties. Join a mission-driven team where your contributions will make a significant impact in the community and help those in need.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in building operations, including HVAC and general repairs.
• Knowledge of building operation components and small engine maintenance.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks in plumbing, electrical, and custodial duties.

Responsibilities

• Complete facility work orders for repairs and maintenance in a timely manner.
• Ensure grounds are safe and clean for pedestrians and vehicles.
• Conduct regular reviews of facility condition and maintain logs.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Drywall

Painting

Carpentry

Groundskeeping

Custodial Duties

Vehicle Operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC Systems

Small Engine Maintenance

Computers (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

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Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Accountabilities

Job Description:

• Maintenance
• Completes assigned facility work orders for repairs, maintenance and preventative tasks in a timely and thorough manner.
• Completes regular reviews of the condition of the facility, on a timely basis, in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Conducts required readings on heating plant and HVAC equipment, including logging pertinent data in logbooks, in conjunction with the supervisor, per schedules.
• Resolves minor troubleshooting of building systems.
• Completes adjustments and required repairs, as assigned or by following instructions, to Salvation Army standards and in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Cleans, maintains, and services equipment and tools; performs maintenance on small engines; ensures proper storage
• As assigned by Facilities Supervisor, organizes and maintains supplies required for site operation; takes inventory count.
• Grounds Keeping
• Ensures the external property is in a safe and clean condition, in all seasons, for pedestrians and vehicles, by removing snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots, cleaning sidewalks and removing litter.
• Maintains the grounds in a tidy and clean condition by mowing lawns, raking and weeding, pruning shrubs and trees, watering lawns and shrubs/trees, cleaning eaves.
• Safely operates all assigned company vehicles and related equipment.
• Custodial:
• Completes custodial tasks in accordance with Custodial Standard Operation and Safety Manual.
• Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking.
• Administrative and other:
• Maintains, and keeps organized, supplies required for site operation; takes inventory count, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Completes daily logs and required records for all maintenance, grounds keeping and custodial tasks performed each day.
• Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking.
• Assists supervisor as assigned in preparing estimates and schedules for repairing and maintaining the facility
• Assists in event setup and takedown.
• Attends meetings as requested by the Director of Facilities and/or Supervisor.
• Completes, and renews as required, all Salvation Army mandatory training and training required for the position.
• May assist in preparing request for purchase order requisitions with all required backup as instructed.
• May participate in annual safety inspections.
  
  

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal

• Program Managers
  
  

External

• Any contractors
  
  

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

• This role reports directly to Facilities Supervisor
• No technical or managerial responsibility
  
  

Financial And Materials Management

• The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. He/she may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.
  
  

Working Conditions

• May be required to work at all CS(C) sites; travels between sites using company vehicle. Personal vehicle can be used in some cases.
• Work is sometimes conducted in disagreeable conditions such as: noise from equipment (weed whippers; mowers; shop tools); working in confined spaces and heights (performing overhead maintenance and/or repair work up to 35 feet up), inclement weather and extreme temperatures (heat/cold); exposure to toxic chemicals; electrical hazards; exposure to bodily fluids and dealing with angry people.
  
  

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education And Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Child Intervention Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License
• Satisfactory Alberta Drivers Abstract
• Standard First Aid/Level A or C CPR
• WHMIS training
• Vertical Mast Lift training
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values.
  
  

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• One (1) year but less than three years prior related experience in building operations, including heat plant, HVAC and general repairs (i.e., electrical & plumbing)
• One (1) year experience in year-round groundskeeping
• Six months experience in custodial duties
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology, i.e., Outlook, Word Processing, creating and managing EXCEL spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of building operation components (i.e. HVAC, DHW, Fire Protection system)
• Knowledge of basic maintenance of small engines is an asset.
  
  

Skills And Capabilities

• Able to proficiently perform necessary maintenance tasks in all, or some, of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry.
• Can safely and efficiently operate company vehicles and machinery (i.e. grass mowers, snow blower, snow brush, All Terrian Vehicle (Brutus) with various PTO attachments, floor scrubber, extractor, powe washer, commercial washer and dryer.)
• Strength and agility, and able to endure frequent walking, bending, lifting heavy materials (up to 50 lbs),as well as ability to stand for extended periods, especially in performing groundskeeping duties (i.e. raking leaves, grass cutting, snow shoveling.)
• Comfortable climbing on, and working off, ladders at various heights (painting, dusting, changing light bulbs, cleaning eavestrough, pruning trees), as well as performing various maintenance and cleaning tasks from an elevated platform (30+ feet above ground.)
• Able to attend to the worksite outside of regular schedule, including very early hours (4:00 am) in all weather conditions (i.e. clearing snow during heavy snowfalls.)
• Able to respond to emergencies after hours (24/7) if required.
  
  

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $18.14 to $22.68 with a maximum of $27.22.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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