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About the Role
Dixon Hall is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance and repairs in various areas, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance. The successful candidate will maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and interact positively with our tenant population.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and interact positively with tenant populations who have experienced homelessness, mental health, and addiction problems.
- Maintain inventory and take care of tools and equipment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle throughout employment.
- Must be able to lift 25 kilograms.
- Knowledge of group processes and dynamics.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with Housing co-workers and interact positively with the tenant population.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated organizational, time management, and administration skills.
- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in languages other than English, an asset.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 education.
- At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Good communication and organization skills.
- 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.
- Several years’ experience working with people who are homeless, under-housed, and who are hard to house.
- Knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices, and systemic reasons for homelessness.
- Experience with rental legislation in Ontario.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, standards, and guidelines.
- Knowledge of resources and services available in the community.
- Certificates in first aid, CPR, crisis prevention, and intervention are assets.
- Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
- Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the agency's operational requirements.
Skills
- Electrical maintenance
- Plumbing maintenance
- Carpentry maintenance
- General maintenance
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet software
- Database software
- English communication (verbal and written)
- Building management routines
- Building maintenance routines
- Ontario Fire Code
- Ontario Building Code
- Occupational Health and Safety
- WHMIS
- First aid
- CPR
- Crisis prevention
- Crisis intervention
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Grade 12 education
Salary/Compensations
- $29.87 per hour
About the Company
- Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies.
Equal Opportunity
- If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.
- To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.