Maintenance Worker (Casual)

The Salvation Army in Canada; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Fort St. John to perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment and utility systems. This role includes responsibilities for property upkeep, minor renovations, and ensuring safety compliance, making it crucial for supporting community services. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and training, including high school completion and WHMIS certification, to effectively contribute to the facility's operations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in custodial and general repairs.
• Ability to understand and follow safety regulations.
• Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Conduct minor renovations including dry walling and minor electrical repairs.
• Ensure general upkeep of the facility and its external property.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

High School Completion

WHMIS training

Valid BC driver's license

Job description

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

Position Purpose summary:

Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repair procedures on all mechanical equipment and utility systems at the Ministry Unit under the supervision of the Managing Director/Supervisor.

Accountabilities

Job Duties

• Implements preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends and performs minor and some moderate repairs (program vehicles, faucet, toilets and light fixtures);
• Undertakes minor renovation projects including dry walling, minor electrical repairs, plumbing; carpentry, and painting; reports safety concerns and major repair issues
• Conducts minor troubleshooting of building systems;
• Assists in developing specifications for tenders and in monitoring quality of workmanship of outside contractors and/or maintenance personnel;
• Ensures supplies are received, stored, and redistributed to the appropriate departments;
• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends repairs and purchases as required;
• Maintains a personal log book. Record all tasks undertaken during shift;
• Contacts contractors for service as outlined in pre-established documents;
• Understand, communicate and ensure that all employees’ health and safety is of 1st priority by means of safety huddles, safety notifications, supervisory communication, and utilization of regulations and company policies policy and procedures.
• Oversee equipment and repair parts data entry and management.
• Ensures the general upkeep of the facility including all scheduled maintenance weekly, monthly, yearly…etc.
• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as mowing lawns, keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, cleaning main floor windows outside, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks, gardening/watering and pruning shrubs, raking
• Monitors security and reports breaches
• Communicates regularly with Managing Director and if needed The Occupational Health and Safety Committee in-house.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Written and Verbal Communication

• Written logbook will be maintained, completes maintenance forms, requests quotes from outside contractors, Liaises with outside agencies for facility inspections
  
  

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Communicate with guests/clients of shelter, transitional and supportive housing
• Communicate with other staff and volunteers in the building
  
  

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal

• Fort St. John/ Northern Centre of Hope staff members and volunteers
  
  

External

Contractors and Inspectors

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

• Reports directly to: Supervisor
• Direct reports for this position: N/A
  
  

Financial And Materials Management

• May be authorized to spend small amounts of cash
  
  

Working Conditions

• Typical working location for this position is in the entire facility and property designated, inside and outside
• Job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals and using non-motorized/general cleaning or maintenance equipment
• The performance of the job requires operating equipment and tools, lifting/twisting/carrying/moving, ladder work and find motor skills
• Lifting and carrying objects weighing from 20 to 29 pounds
• Occasionally may need to lift and carry between 40-50 pounds
• Works under the following disagreeable conditions:
• Machinery noise
• Confined spaces
• Varying temperatures
• Dealing with angry people
• Exposure to drugs and alcohol
• Verbal abuse
• Work schedule affecting lifestyle
• Isolation
• Various weather conditions (e.g. heat, cold, rain or snow)
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Multi-tasking
• May be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:
• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Exposure to bodily fluids
• Sharp objects
• Electrical Hazards (electrical shock)
• Risk of back injuries
• Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Risk of cuts, puncture wounds
• Other dangerous situations
  

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.

Education And Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Will have completed High School
• WHMIS training
• Valid BC drivers license
  
  

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• One year but less than two years of prior related experience, including custodial, and general repairs (i.e., electrical and plumbing experience)
  
  

Skills And Capabilities

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner
• Ability to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job training
  
  

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $23.95 to $24.33 with a maximum of $24.70.

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.