Maintenance Worker

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:

Position Purpose summary

To provide maintenance services at the request of the management team of the Ottawa Booth Centre to maintain all premises (interior and exterior) for which the Ottawa Booth Centre is responsible in as safe and secure condition as possible.

Accountabilities:

Property Maintenance

• follow preventative maintenance schedules
• respond to maintenance requests from management
• perform general repairs which do not require certification such as patching painting plumbing replacing light bulbs etc
• perform weekly building inspections and occasionally troubleshot issue prior to escalating to manager
• perform weekly check of functionality of systems
• seasonal clean up of property grounds
• daily sweeping and garbage collection in all surrounding areas including the front of the shelter of the Ottawa Booth Centre
• May occasionally be required to attend with managersites other then the shelter building to perform repairs

Vehicles

• Ensure that the vehicles for which the Ottawa Booth Centre is responsible are maintained in a safe and secure manner according to the manufacturers recommendations and any warranty conditions
• Performs daily vehicle checks and complete forms
• May be required to drive Ottawa Booth Centre vehicles including 3 ton truck to pick up and deliver donations

Shipping and Receiving

• Receiving and shipping goods through the dock
• Moving goods to and from shipping dock
• Load 3rd party trucks with goods leaving the building

Safety and Security

• Ensure that any systems put in place for safety and security of the clients and staffs are maintained properly
• This includes all fire detection systems fire extinguishers appropriate to the location smoke detectors security systems and anything of similar function

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB
• Ensures all procedures rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and respected

Physical Effort:

• Climbing up and down ladders working at ladder height
• Significant amount of walking
• Pushing and pulling skids weighing up to and over 100 pounds with the assistance of a jigger
• Lift up to 30 pounds without assistance and over 30 pounds with assistance
• Bending twisting crouching reaching above and below shoulder height kneeling
• Able to spend long periods of time on feet

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May encounter verbal abuse or deal with angry and abusive clients
• Working outside through all seasons
• Warehouse and shelter environment

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• 1 to 3 years recent general maintenance experience preferably with an organization that works with the marginalized population
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry plumbing and painting
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations fire codes PPE required when working with tools and electrical equipment and emergency procedures

Skills and Capabilities

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Current WHMIS training
• Valid G drivers license and clear drivers abstract
• Nonskid CSA approved Safety shoes are required
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset
• Must supply a current Clear Police Check

Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 8am - 4:30pm

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.