Maintenance Worker

Shepherds of Good Hope; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherds of Good Hope seeks a Maintenance Worker to manage building maintenance and repairs within a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting vulnerable populations. The role involves installation and maintenance tasks, requiring relevant skills and training. Join a committed team making a difference in Ottawa's community and help ensure safe and functional facilities for all.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for advancement

Unionized environment

Support for skill development

0.50 wage increase every 6 months

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and technical training.
• Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, drywall, framing, and painting.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks and operate tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on SGH buildings.
• Install, repair, and maintain various building elements.
• Respond to minor emergencies and ensure facilities are functional.

Skills

Knowledge in plumbing

Carpentry

Drywall repair

Framing

Painting

Effective communication

Physical ability

Comfort with tools

Education

Minimum of grade 10 education

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shepherds of Good Hope!

Shepherds of Good Hope (SGH) is one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerably housed individuals in Ottawa. Many individuals who access our programs and services live with trauma, mental health challenges, and addictions. A leader in supportive housing and harm reduction, SGH provides around-the-clock, comprehensive services to all genders across multiple locations in the city. We foster a community of acceptance, compassion, and care through innovative programs in a non-judgmental environment.

With 7 supportive housing, shelter, and community programming locations and 113 new units in development, SGH is transforming lives and seeks YOUR involvement!

You Are:

• Driven
• Hard Working
• Empathetic and Respectful
• Open-Minded
• A Good Listener and Communicator
• A Team Player

We Can Offer You:

• Starting wage of $17.89 per hour
• 0.50 wage increase every 6 months (dependent on hours worked)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program for all employees, including casual staff
• Opportunities for advancement as the organization grows, with frequent openings in case management, coordination, management, and leadership roles
• Support for skill development through internal and external training, conferences, and professional development
• An unionized environment with strong advocacy for employees; all non-leadership roles, including casual positions, are unionized

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Maintenance Worker will join a team of 7 responsible for routine maintenance and repairs of SGH buildings, under the guidance of the Manager, Facilities Services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Installation, drywall repair, mudding, taping, patching, sanding, and painting
• Door, window, and glass installation and replacement
• Steel stud framing and drop ceiling installation
• Minor plumbing tasks in washrooms and kitchens
• Exterior building maintenance
• Ceramic and vinyl tile repairs and installations
• Additional duties as required

You may encounter individuals in crisis, under influence, or with complex issues, and may need to perform duties such as cleaning and sanitizing bodily fluids and disposing of safe injection materials.

What We Need from You:

• Minimum of grade 10 education or equivalent technical training and experience in building maintenance
• Knowledge and experience in plumbing, carpentry, drywall, framing, and painting
• Experience working with contractors and assisting them
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work orders promptly
• Comfort with hand/power tools and rented equipment
• Ability to respond to minor emergencies
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Physical ability to walk, climb, stand, bend, carry materials, and lift items over 50 lbs
• Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and tablets
• Recent vulnerable sector check (within 3 months)
• Health and Safety training completed during onboarding and updated annually
• Full COVID-19 vaccination required

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SGH is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants with disabilities and will accommodate during the hiring process upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $17.89 per hour

If interested, please complete our short form for follow-up.

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