General Custodial Maintenance Worker HART Hub

Who we Are:

Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is an integrated community mental health and primary care hub that has been providing mental health services to Durham Region for over 60 years.

During that time it has evolved to provide a broad range of services to individuals and their families experiencing mental health challenges from information and education to case management psychosocial rehabilitation housing and primary healthcare. These services are provided through inter-professional teams focused on providing clinically based services that in addition to dealing with client mental health issues address social determinants of health using the recovery model.

Overview of the Role:

Reporting to the Facilities Lead this individual will have responsibility of providing general custodial andmaintenance support primarily to the HART Hub facility. This includes ensuring the cleanliness safety andfunctionality of the building through routine custodial work repairs and general upkeep with cleanliness being their focus. They will also play a role in supporting building operations including basic maintenance of building systems and equipment and inventory management. They will also provide expertise in facility best practices safe work procedures and efficient problem-solving related to building maintenance and operations.

Location: HART Hub employees may begin work at 60 Bond St. West and will move to the designated HART Hub location in Oshawa at a later date.

Hiring for two positions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primarily Responsible for general custodial duties for the Hart Hub
• Primarily Responsible for minor maintenance and repairs of the Hart Hub
  • Minor electrical plumbing and HVAC
  • Small furniture moves
  • General repairs including painting carpet cleaning spill clean-up etc.
• Ensures all building access points are secure clear and accessible including snow removal salting and general cleaning.
• Responsible for managing inventory of supplies related to the role such as tools and cleaning supplies; may occasionally be provided with resources to purchase items as needed
• May provide back up support for other Facilities General Custodial/Maintenance Worker(s) at other CMHA Durham locations
  

Client Safety

Adhere to CMHA Durham client safety programs including program policies as well as infection control andprevention partnership with clients family members and fellow staff maintain open lines ofcommunication to assist the organization in identifying and achieving quality outcomes for client safety. Report client safety incidents and suggested improvements to manager or delegate.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Attend participate in team meetings and all employee meetings
• Participate in organizational quality improvement activities e.g. accreditation projects committee work special events
• Participate in quality improvement activities at the team/program level
• Participate in external committees as required
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by theincumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activitiesrequired of the position.

Effort:

• Sits stands and walks daily to perform the duties of the job
• Regular lifting bending and reaching required
• Concentration attentiveness and creativity required daily using sight hearing and touch to operate tools and computer respond to inquiries etc.
• Operates personal vehicle and/or company vehicle to perform the duties of the job
• Creativity and innovation required daily using sight hearing and touch to operate a computer

Risk Management:

Minimizes risks adhering to CMHA Durham Policies and Procedures identifying assessing evaluating and controlling risks ensuring well-being of employees and clients.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years custodial/maintenance experience and/or equivalent combination of education experience and/or lived/life experiences is required.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of heating cooling and ventilation systems
• Ability to perform minor repairs in plumbing electrical and general building maintenance
• Knowledge of building renovation
• Ability to work independently
• Experience and knowledge of life safety systems
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and deal with sudden urgent issues
• Good communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (22 Kg)
• Cell phone and steel toed boots
• Valid Ontario Drivers license access to a dependable vehicle in safe working order and appropriate insurance coverage
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word Excel and Outlook) as well as the internet
• Able to integrate CMHA Durhams philosophy of being a welcoming organization into everyday practice.
• General knowledge of the mental health environment in Ontario.
• Ability to adapt to change and navigate through ambiguous situations
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities and cultural practices (preferred).
• Intermediate fluency in French considered an asset
• Work outside of normal business hours as required in compliance with the Disconnect from Work policy.
  

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to psychiatric behaviors that may be considered offensive (abusive/irate clients) deadlines multiple demands distractions/Interruptions
• Exposure to hazards including but not limited to:
  • Muscle strain from lifting
  • Noise
  • Bodily fluids in clinic areas and client rooms
• Frequent standing walking and movement throughout the facility during the course of the workday

What we Offer:

CMHA Durham is a non-profit community-based organization that believes that mental and physical health care is for everyone regardless of class race sexuality gender age faith or ability. With a flexible working model (within reasonable parameters of the program) memberships to meditation apps competitive vacation wellness time and 100% employer paid health benefits work-life balance is not only encouraged but expected. Our Monday Friday work week has 35 hours for most position and everyone gets their birthday off with pay.

Read more about us at Durham endorses the principles of workforce diversity and does not use AI algorithms or automated decision-making in the recruitment process. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Please advise us if you require any level of accommodation; we are here to help and support you.

Required Experience:

Senior IC