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FT Maintenance Worker
Status: Full-time, permanent
Location: London, ON
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: $41,480 to $48,800 per year
Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of vacation, plus sick days, spiritual/cultural leave, birthday
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and more
Pension: HOOPP (defined benefit plan)
Posting Date: June 26, 2024
Deadline: July 10, 2024
Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency. We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo Wellington and Erie St Clair regions. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities. Currently, we are seeking the services of a Maintenance Worker to join our interdisciplinary staff team to work at our London Site.
Reporting to the Facilities and Operations Manager, the Maintenance Worker assists in providing a positive, welcoming environment for community members, individual clients, their families, and staff.
Responsibilities
• Ensure the general upkeep and cleanliness of the London Dundas Site and other SOAHAC facilities
• Perform routine cleaning duties and outdoor grounds maintenance
• Notify management of building or building equipment/systems requiring repair or replacement
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of facilities and equipment to identify and address maintenance needs and perform basic repairs as required
• Coordinate with manager to respond promptly and efficiently to maintenance requests
• Assist in the setup and teardown of equipment for events and meetings
• Ensure that all equipment is property set up and functioning for scheduled events
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and compliance with safety protocols
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing repairs and renovations conducted by external contractors to ensure quality and timely completion of projects
• Maintain an accurate inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment
• Manage supplies to ensure necessary items are available and in good condition
Requirements
• Proven experience as a maintenance worker and/or other equivalent position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in commercial maintenance tasks preferred.
• Skilled in operating a variety of maintenance equipment.
• Able to work well independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings.
• Physical ability to perform manual labour, including lifting heavy objects.
• Proficiency in using common tools and equipment for repairs.
• Obtain/maintain a clean and current vulnerable sector police check as a condition of employment
• Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings and ceremonies
• Valid government issued driver’s license, driver’s abstract, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation
• Up-to-date immunization and records
This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre.
SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Email: careers@soahac.on.ca
Subject line: FT Maintenance Worker, London
Or mail to: Human Resources
Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre
493 Dundas Street,
London, ON N6B 1W4
Please visit Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre online at: www.soahac.on.ca or like us on www.facebook.com/soahac to learn more about us!
We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.