Full Time Contract General Maintenance

As the leader in the developmental services sector Bethesda Community Services is currently recruiting those interested in supporting adults children and youth with developmental disabilities.
We envision ourselves as a community of support that inspires encourages and empowers children youth and adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. We value respect diversity and inclusivity collaboration and compassionate quality service.

The Maintenance Department of Bethesda requires one (1) 1.0 Full Time Contract Facilities Support Staff. The length of this contract is (3) three months.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and assist in the maintenance of plumbing heating and electrical systems of all building systems within all Bethesda properties.
• Seasonal maintenance of all group homes and programs including plowing shoveling salting grass cutting and tree and shrub pruning.
• Perform and assist in renovations of all group homes and programs as appropriate.
• Perform and assist in group home/program moves as required.
• Perform all Maintenance Requisitions for repairs renovations and decorating requests as directed by the Manager Maintenance.
• Perform and assist in the basic maintenance and major component repair replacement of all Bethesda-owned vehicles.
• Continuously perform safety inspections of all Bethesda-owned vehicles and property.
• Perform and assist in the maintenance/repair of all Bethesda owned property and equipment.
• Perform and assist in the maintenance/repair of Bethesdas back-up generation systems sewage pumping station and lagoon.
• Complies with Bethesda policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
• Responsible for reporting all health and safety concerns immediately following the Internal Responsibility System.
• All other duties as assigned.

This position requires a responsible person who is self motivated and requires little supervision. Maintenance staff are required to be on-call on a rotational basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Drivers License.
• First Aid Training and CPR Certification.
• Professional Communication Skills: professionally represents the company through strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Teamwork: excels at working with others and communicating with a team to provide the most effective support to clients.
• Problem-Solving: able to navigate challenges and barriers always looks for potential pitfalls and risks to help mitigate problems ahead of time and knows when to ask for help.
• Proactive: anticipates and solves problems and issues before they are brought to your attention.
• Physically fit to perform various activities required for the role including the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Fluent in French is an asset.

Interested applicants must have previous maintenance experience knowledge of general maintenance department procedures and be able to meet the physical requirements of the position. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an Ontario Certificate of Qualification in a relevant trade and have completed significant course work in a relevant technical discipline at the college level. The successful candidate must possess a valid Ontario drivers license and be insurable. The ability to drive truck and trailer combinations is an asset. Current First Aid and CPR certifications are required. General computer knowledge is required.

Why Join us

• Bethesda offers staff competitive wages career advancement First Aid and Safety Care training as well as the option of joining our HOOPP Pension Plan ( and benefits.
• We foster a culture that encourages continuous professional development and growth through tuition reimbursement on approved continuing education and reimbursement opportunities on position specific memberships and licenses.
• We offer company perks such as retail and gym membership discounts an Employee Assistance Program and a Bethesda Rewards Program
• Free onsite parking