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director of maintenance
Title posted on Jobillico - Maintenance Worker, $25.57 an hour
Posted on April 14, 2024 by Employer details Homes First
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<p><strong>Mission Statement:</strong> Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.<br><br><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Why Join Homes First?</strong></p><p>Our organization operates long-term supportive housing sites, large-scale emergency shelters, and essential support services all across the Greater Toronto Area. Over the last 40 years, the organization has provided homes and essential support services to more than 1,600 seniors, families, and single adults.</p><ul><li>Salary is $49,860.46 - $53,184.49 annually for 37.5 - 40 hours weekly.</li><li>Pension of between 6.1% - 7.1% from employer contributions.</li><li>Paid time off ? including: 5 days personal leave, 15 days sick leave, 10 days? vacation in the first year which increases to 15 days in the second year, and increases continually every year up to a maximum of 34 days.</li><li>Room for professional growth in the organization which is the largest provider of homeless shelters in Toronto.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Maintenance Workers perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the Agency?s buildings, maintain a safe and healthy work environment, prepare vacant units for occupancy and adhere to the mission statement and policies and procedures of Homes First Society. <br><br><strong>JOB REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><ul><li>Perform maintenance and repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance.</li><li>Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and interact positively with tenant populations who have experienced homelessness, mental health and addiction problems.</li><li>Maintain inventory and take care of tools and equipment.</li><li>Must have a valid driver?s license and reliable vehicle throughout employment.</li><li>Must be able to lift 25 kilograms.</li><li>Knowledge of group processes and dynamics</li><li>Demonstrated interpersonal and team work skills; ability to maintain co-operative working relationships with Shelter and Housing co-workers and interact positively with the tenant population who have experienced homelessness, mental health and aliiction problems</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently</li><li>Demonstrated organizational, time management, and administration skills</li><li>Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing</li><li>Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in languages other than English an asset</li></ul><p><strong><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></strong></p><ul><li>Minimum Grade 12 education.</li><li>At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.</li><li>Good communication and organization skills.</li><li>Working knowledge of building management/maintenance routines, Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code and able to ensure that Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS and other relevant standards and legal requirements are met.</li><li>Several years? experience working with people who are homeless, under-housed and who are hard to house</li><li>Knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness</li><li>Experience with rental legislation in Ontario</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Knowledge of relevant laws, standards and guidelines</li><li>Knowledge of resources and services available in the community</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and organization skills</li><li>Certificates in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention and Intervention an asset</li></ul><p>** Note that the above job requirements are not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned from time to time as required.</p><p>Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.</p><p>The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfac- LocationToronto, ON
- Salary$25.57HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #4106011
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