Maintenance Worker

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform various repairs, including plumbing and electrical tasks, while ensuring a safe environment. The role requires strong communication skills and a valid driver's license. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to serving the community. This is a full-time position with competitive pay ranging from CAD 18.74 per hour.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodation upon request

Opportunity to serve the community

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a related environment required.
• Experience with plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance is essential.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and community service orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing repairs like fixing sinks and toilets.
• Carry out electrical repairs on kitchen equipment and fixtures.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on building systems.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License in Good Standing

Ability to communicate in English

Electrical and mechanical skills

Problem solving and decision making

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Key cutting machine

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.

Job Description

Mission and Values Statement

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church and charitable movement, active in over 130 countries worldwide. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity. The mission of The Salvation Army is to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. This is expressed in spiritual ministry, and also by a wide variety of social services, which are extended without discrimination.

Four core operational values that guide all aspects of The Salvation Army in the Canada and Bermuda Territory are :

Hope : We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service : We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity : We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.

Stewardship : We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

For more than 150 years, The Salvation Army has been serving and meeting the needs of people who are experiencing life challenges that leave them vulnerable and marginalized. Its powerful mission and core values are what attract people to join the organization to further its work.

Characteristic Job Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class :

• Repairs and if required, install plumbing fixtures such as taps, sinks, and toilets.
• Where possible, performs mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment such as kitchen equipment, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, light fixtures, etc.
• Where applicable, performs plastering, painting, and decorating for repairs.
• Ensures that maintenance materials are purchased or received, stored, and redistributed as necessary.
• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends repairs and purchases as required.
• Monitors and adjusts heating, temperature controls for facility and water, ventilating and air conditioning systems by operating the facility’s control systems.
• Ensures the maintenance of the building exterior and grounds as appropriate.
• Maintains a safe living and working environment through compliance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing facility safety and safety in the workplace.
• Contact various trades’ people for various contracts / quotes as required.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed using applicable forms.
• Prioritize work load using maintenance request forms.
• Reproduce keys using key cutting machine.

Required Skills And Abilities

Valid Driver’s License in Good Standing

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.

Ability to deal with others effectively.

Demonstrated skills and experience of the following areas : electrical, mechanical, and general building maintenance.

Physical stamina and flexibility, and ability to work in adverse conditions.

A strong sense of initiative and responsibility in working alone.

Problem solving and decision making skills.

Desire to work among a diverse group of people.

Supervises volunteers and community service orders

Monitors the inventory of Booth Centre tools and equipment and ensures that it is kept current; ensures that the annual inventory check is conducted

Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE : Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Minimum Education Level Attained

The successful job applicant will have Grade 12 or equivalent or three years’ experience in a related environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Various practical and related trade experiences would be an asset.

Valid Driver’s License in Good Standing

WHMIS, First Aid / CPR, NVCI

Criminal Record Check

Adult Abuse Registry Check

Child Abuse Registry Check

NOTE : An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable at the discretion of the Executive Director.

Minimum Prior Related Experience

The incumbent must have three years’ experience in a related environment or be willing to be trained on site by supervisor in general repairs in Carpentry, Drywall, Electrical & Plumbing etc. as well as building systems, fire safety, water treatment, electrical systems, supervisory, statistics and reading legislation experience.

Physical Effort / Dexterity Required

The performance of the job requires a moderate amount of keyboarding, walking as well as general care, repairs and maintenance for the facility, building systems, security, monitoring systems and grounds in all weather conditions.

Concentration Required

The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when reading equipment manuals (for safe operating instructions), using PPE and use of fine motor skills.

Responsibility For Financial Resources

The incumbent may have limited responsibility to manage financial resources.

Responsibility For Human Resources

The incumbent will have limited HR responsibility but may be required to oversee volunteers and individuals under community service orders.

Work Environment

The incumbent’s Work Environment is typically inside and / or outside of the Winnipeg Booth Centre Campus or Various Officer Quarters properties in Winnipeg.

Working with residents who are homeless, seniors, mentally challenged, have needs that are physical, emotional and psychiatric;

Working in emotional and high level of stress related situations

Disagreeable conditions : pesticide residue, machinery noise, varying temperatures

Will be required to travel locally for pick up and drop off of supplies, donations or other similar job travel duties.

Exposure To Hazards

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following :

Potential of physical, verbal and mental abuse within workplace (by participants)

Potential of exposure to infectious diseases

Potential of exposure to toxic chemicals

Potential of exposure to bodily fluids (human waste)

Potential of sharp and moving objects

Potential of pressures of timelines

Potential of objects falling off high shelving

Potential of slippery or wet surfaces

Potential of exposure to odors

Potential of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Precautionary Measures

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Rules) :

Vaccination for Hepatitis

Universal Precautions

WHMIS Training

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

Valid Driver’s license in good standing

Valid First Aid / CPR

Criminal Record Check

Adult Abuse Registry Check

Child Abuse Registry Check

Driver’s Abstract

Use of protective gloves

Use of protective masks (as needed)

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $18.74 to $18.74 with a maximum of $18.74.

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

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