Maintenance Worker

Coast Mental Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Mental Health is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform various maintenance and cleaning duties at multiple properties in Vancouver. This part-time position requires a Grade 12 education, a background in maintenance, and the ability to work independently. Candidates must be available for on-call duties and have relevant certifications.

Benefits

Diverse and supportive work environment

Opportunity for personal growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant experience required.
• Must have valid B.C Class 5 Driver’s license.
• Must provide proof of Covid-19 Immunization.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties at Coast properties.
• Monitor supplies and place orders as needed.
• Respond to building emergencies as part of an on-call rotation.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Proficient using small power tools

Sound judgement

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Certificate in Building Service / Cleaning

WHMIS Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Hammer drills

Skill-saws

Job description

Job Category : Properties Maintenance Positions

Requisition Number : MAINT003742

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• Posted : October 22, 2024
• Part-Time
• Rate : $25.18 CAD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Status : Casual

Range : $25.18 to 26.84

Schedule : 7am to 3pm - Monday to Friday - Various shifts

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager or designate, the Maintenance Worker performs a variety of cleaning, landscaping and interior & exterior maintenance duties at various Coast properties.

Typical Functions & Responsibilities

Performs typical maintenance and repair work such as unplugging sinks and toilets, minor drywall repairs, touching up paint, changing locks, door handles and replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Notifies supervisor of major repair and maintenance requirements, and contacts external contractors and tradespeople to obtain quotes as required.

Performs additional duties such as repairing furniture, constructing shelves, installing switches, dimmers, replacing plugs, fuses and other minor electrical repairs, applying paint and other finishes, repairs to equipment, replacing sinks, toilets and plumbing fixtures.

Cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds, and washrooms by methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, and buffing, using various manual and power cleaning equipment.

Cleans external areas such as entrance ways, sidewalks, and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels, and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow, and other refuse, general grounds keeping.

Monitors maintenance and housekeeping supplies. Places purchase orders with external suppliers, receives supplies, checks invoices against orders and goods received, stores and distributes supplies, and contacts suppliers to obtain and provide general information.

Collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials, and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste.

Monitors work performed by contractors, contacts external contractors and tradespeople to obtain quotes, and arranges for minor repairs and maintenance work.

Solicits quotes from service providers, vendors and suppliers such as equipment and parts suppliers, trades and general contractors.

The Maintenance Worker will be required to go on an on-call rotation during evenings and weekends for one week every 6 weeks and respond to building emergencies.

Additional duties as assigned.

Typical Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12 education or equivalent, a Certificate in Building Service / Cleaning from a recognized college or equivalent combination of education, training and two years of experience are required.

Proficient using small power tools and equipment such as hammer drills, augers and skill-saws.

Ability to work unsupervised and use sound judgement.

A WHMIS Certificate.

A valid B.C Class 5 Driver’s license.

A First Aid Certificate.

Proof of Covid-19 Immunization.

Able to work on-call during evenings and weekends and at locations across the Lower Mainland.

About Coast

Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada, and operates a large array of innovative housing and community based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services.

Why Coast

We believe in the person, not the disease.

We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.

There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization.

We strive to be the best that we can be.

We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada.

We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming.

We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization.

Employees of Coast must apply within seven days of the posting date with their internal account (Coast email address registered) to be considered as an internal applicant. Current Coast employees who apply to this posting using external accounts or after the 7 day deadline will be considered as external candidates. Seniority will not apply.

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

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