Maintenance Coordinator

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 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:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Maintenance

Financial and Materials Management

• Viewing new units prior to lease signing to ensure and note any general repairs required checking the plumbing electrical furnaces to ensure they comply with standard building codes.

• Assessing any damages to units/houses providing general property repairs -drywall painting repairs to windows doors

• Outsourcing any plumbing electrical and/or structural work obtaining quotes for approvals by Housing Program Manager for the work; hiring contractors with prior approval and overseeing the project from start to finish.

• Unit/Houses turnovers assessing any damages and/or wear and tear providing general maintenance such as painting drywalling. removing garbage including any property of client

• Ensuring that unit/house is up to code prior to turnover being completed report any issues that are landlord responsibilities to the Housing Program Manager

• Cleaning any biohazard materials and removal from unit/house; general cleaning to ensure it is ready and clean for the next client.

• Installation of new locks as part of the turnover process; log and keep record of installations and new keys

• Assess any electrical plumbing mechanical systems issues; contract contractors for quotes oversee the contractors work.

• Conduct regular property Inspections noting deficiencies generating work orders from assessment of properties.

• Ensuring unit/house are up to current building codes.

• Providing feedback to health and safety committee should there be any violations.

• Liaison Housing York Inc (HYI) for building repairs if applicable

• Review for all mechanical and support equipment and provide recommendations for improvements.

Administration

• Work Order System- generating tracking- completing.

• Working with the Housing Program Manager to develop and maintain; maintenance schedule; procedures for general repairs; quote system for outsourcing contractors.

• Review and improve maintain preventative maintenance program for all mechanical and support equipment.

• Organizational

• Supports interprets and incorporates The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values into all aspects of service by supporting programs and clients through diligent property maintenance activities.

• Retain and report all expenses and receipts tracking time that is spent on each work order.

• Collection of data for any statistical requirements as requested by Manager number of homes served expenses inspections and deficiencies recorded and reported.

• Inventory management for YHSS maintenance equipment tools and supplies related to Housing and Community programming

• Working Housing Program Manager to ensure maintenance costs are within budget.

• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Relationship Management

Internal

• Primarily communications with Housing Program Manager

External

• Landlords

• Contractors

Working Conditions

• The position may require work some irregular hours in the case of property related emergencies will have an on-call component to position.

• Transportation required to travel between units and offices.

• Program vehicles transportation based on availability.

• Servicing all community housing operated by YHSS in York and Simcoe Regions

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Trades certification from recognized institutions

• Two year diploma from recognized regulated post-secondary institution

• Minimum 2 years experience with building maintenance

• Valid unrestricted Full G Drivers License is a requirement

• A valid first aid and CPR certificate

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• Property maintenance/contracting/commercial cleaning including bio-hazard experience.

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety standards

• Knowledge of building codes regulations for equipment

• Experience with Occupational Health and Safety Act

Skills and Capabilities

• Able to navigate Microsoft Office and Office 365

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

• Must have good interpersonal/time management skills.

• Up to date WHMIS training

• Ability to work with the Vulnerable population that YHSS serves.

• Alternate level of education and experience may be accepted

• Reporting any concerns regarding clients that is observed while working in YHSS community housing units to Housing Program Manager

• Adhere and ensure all Health & Safety protocols are followed by fostering a safe work environment; ensure all government regulations and policies comply for all equipment and on all projects.

Vulnerable Sector Check & Drivers Abstract: an original copy of a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and Drivers Abstract that are less than six (6) months old are required by your start date and the results of the checks must be acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion. The cost of the VSC and Drivers Abstract are borne by the employee.

Compensation:

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.