Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance position is responsible for maintaining Southview Heights and Terrace building operating systems.  Ensuring all building safety protocols are followed and in doing so keeping Southview’s staff, residents and visitors safe.

HOURS:

• 5 hours per week.
• Wednesday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Ensures the facility is clean and odor-free notifying supervisor of findings
• Inspects the building daily to look for safety concerns
• Repairs, or arranges for repairs, to be done on the building or equipment including kitchen equipment in consultation with the Operations and Business Manager
• Assists with the diagnosis and repair of telephone, emergency systems, computers, and other technical applications
• Order, store, monitor, and distribute the inventory of maintenance supplies
• Oversees the painting of resident rooms and common areas as required in consultation with the Operations and Business Manager
• Waxing of floors as required in consultation with Operations and Business Manager
• Make pick-ups as required
• Monitor the maintenance of the program vehicle
• Works with Groundskeeper to ensure grounds, sidewalks, gazebos and parking areas are free from garbage, ice and snow.
• Check the boiler room in the Heights and Terrace to ensure the safe functioning of the equipment.
• Maintain appropriate temperature control throughout the building.
• Ensures the fire alarm system and smoke alarms are monitored regularly.
• Arrange for a vendor to check the fire system in the kitchen every six months.
• Arrange with the vendor for annual servicing of all fire-related equipment annually or as required by law.
• Check the enunciator fire panel to ensure proper functioning.
• Works with groundkeeper to conduct monthly testing of buildings systems as required.
• Check lights in common areas, exit lights, garage weekly and replace as needed.
• Arrange for the grease trap to be pumped annually or as required.
• Maintains residents’ pendants and pendant batteries.
• Maintains log sheets in boiler rooms, generator room, and sprinkler room.
• Check lights in common areas, exit lights, garage weekly and replace as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma
• Valid Driver’s License
• WHMIS certificate
• Current negative TB test
• Able to pass a Criminal Record check

Experience:

• A minimum of five years’ experience working in building and maintenance in a similar facility.
• Experience working with seniors and/or individuals with cognitive and physical challenges preferred

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of computers
• Able to read/write English
• Basic plumbing skills
• Basic electrical skills
• Knowledge of HVAC systems
• Knowledge of generator operations
• Knowledge of phone and emergency pendant systems
• Knowledge of fire and suppression systems
• Knowledge of paint/drywall repairs
• Willingness to attend seminars/courses to enhance skills and knowledge.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

• Criminal Record Check
• Current negative TB test
• A clean driver abstract

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.