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Housing & Maintenance Worker
Beendigen
Thunder Bay, CAN
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Role Overview
The Housing & Maintenance Worker is responsible for managing the daily operations of Wakaigin Housing and in the maintenance of other Beendigen properties.
Full Job Posting
Qualifications
- Required
- Secondary School Diploma along with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in building repairs or maintenance
- Preferred
- Extensive knowledge of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, grounds keeping, appliance repair, and electrical wiring.
- Experience in residential, commercial, or property maintenance is preferred.
- Experience working in an Indigenous organization an asset.
- Ability to speak Ojibway, Cree or Oji-Cree an asset.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge of the methods and practices used in residential buildings and structures maintenance.
- General knowledge of the standards, practices, tools, and terminology in all trades such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
- Proven ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritize and meet deadlines under own initiative.
- Organizational and sound public relations skills with the ability to communicate effectively with tact.
- Knowledge the Residential Tenancies Act, Housing Services Act, Ontario Fire Code and other related acts, codes and legislation.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing and working in various conditions.
- Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools.
- Key Performance Indicators
- That membership of the Staff Team contributes to the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan.
- That delivered programs and services corporate traditional knowledge and practices of healing and wellness.
- Personal responsibility has been taken to increase sensitivity and awareness of the organization’s Anishinabe Health and Wellness Framework.
- Enhanced skill level through training, learning and development.
- Promotes Beendigen at all times, when networking and events.
- To adhere to professionalism in always representing the organization.
- Maintain excellent communication and community connections.
- Expected Standards of Performance
- Adhere to the Policies and Procedures as set by Beendigen.
- Models expected behaviors as outlines in the Policies and Procedures of Beendigen.
- Representation on committees as required for the enhancement and benefits of Beendigen’s programs.
- Always maintain professionalism.
- Adherence to the Code of Ethics and positive relationship building.
- The completion of functions outlined in the description and the achievement of goals set to a high level.
- Regular attendance and conduct at work according to the requirements of the Beendigen’s Policies and Procedures.
- Other duties
- Any other duties as requested by the Executive Director or designate, commensurate with role.
- Authority
- To execute duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description.
- Accountability
- The Housing & Maintenance Worker will be accountable to the Executive Director or designate for the proper completion of the functions outlined in the job description. All houses are kept in good repair and presentable in community as a Beendigen Property
- Working Conditions
- The Housing & Maintenance Worker is based at designated office as per ED; however, all employees may be required to work across other sites from time to time.
- Ontario Health & Safety (OH&S) All employees are required to carry out their duties in a manner that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of other by reporting all potential hazards; and all incidents and injuries; as well as co-operating with any measure introduced in the workplace to improve OH&S.
- Providing a successful Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)
- Must be willing to work flexible hours of work (35 hrs/wk)
- Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license, use of an automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required Must sign Oath of Confidentiality
- Must have First Aid CPR & AED Level C Certification
- Posting will close once filled.
Responsibilities
- Public Relations:
- Promotes Beendigen at all times, when networking and events.
- To adhere to professionalism in always representing the organization.
- Maintain excellent communication and community connections.
- Expected Standards of Performance
- Adhere to the Policies and Procedures as set by Beendigen.
- Models expected behaviors as outlines in the Policies and Procedures of Beendigen.
- Representation on committees as required for the enhancement and benefits of Beendigen’s programs.
- Always maintain professionalism.
- Adherence to the Code of Ethics and positive relationship building.
- The completion of functions outlined in the description and the achievement of goals set to a high level.
- Regular attendance and conduct at work according to the requirements of the Beendigen’s Policies and Procedures.
- Other duties
- Any other duties as requested by the Executive Director or designate, commensurate with role.
- Authority
- To execute duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description.
- Accountability
- The Housing & Maintenance Worker will be accountable to the Executive Director or designate for the proper completion of the functions outlined in the job description. All houses are kept in good repair and presentable in community as a Beendigen Property
- Working Conditions
- The Housing & Maintenance Worker is based at designated office as per ED; however, all employees may be required to work across other sites from time to time.
- Ontario Health & Safety (OH&S) All employees are required to carry out their duties in a manner that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of other by reporting all potential hazards; and all incidents and injuries; as well as co-operating with any measure introduced in the workplace to improve OH&S.
- Employment is subject to:
- Providing a successful Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)
- Must be willing to work flexible hours of work (35 hrs/wk)
- Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license, use of an automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required Must sign Oath of Confidentiality
- Must have First Aid CPR & AED Level C Certification
- Posting will close once filled.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred
- Experience in residential, commercial, or property maintenance is preferred.
About Beendigen
Social Services & Human Services70 employeesFounded 1978
Indigenous nonprofit shelter and family-healing agency providing housing, counselling, and support to women and children experiencing violence.
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