Maintenance Worker

Posting Date
Rate of Pay
Up to $24.86 Per Hour
Job Location
Hamilton, ON
Hours of Work
37.5 Hours per week with the flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends. The Maintenance worker will also be required to take part in an after-hours on call rotation
Closing Date
Company Information

Business Name
Mission Services

Address
196 Wentworth St N
Hamilton, Ontario. L8L 7W2

Industry
Accommodation and Food Services

    Position Summary:

    Work with the Facility Services Department leadership to ensure facilities are properly maintained and 
    concerns repaired so as to protect Mission Services assets and ensure a safe, healthy environment for staff, service users, and volunteers.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Complete assigned tasks in a timely, effective and cost-efficient manner, following the direction of the Facility Services Department leadership
    • Be on-call (frequency determined by number of staff in on-call rotation) to respond to maintenance concerns raised after normal weekday work hours. Address these after-hours calls based on direction provided by Facility Services Department leadership
    • Purchase supplies needed to complete assigned repairs and projects, following Facility Services Department leadership guidance
    • Provide Facility Services Department leadership constructive input on repair needs, including: capital repairs needed, renovation projects, and input on prioritizing and scheduling of jobs
    • Work within the Facility Services team environment to foster a positive and supportive work environment, and provide the best service to MSH staff, service users and guests
    • Assist the Mission Services Facility Services Department on assigned non-maintenance duties, including but not limited to: moving furniture, grounds keeping, garbage disposal and donation pick-up
    • Appropriately handle and store chemical products in accordance with WHMIS and Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act; required to use personal protective equipment as identified
    • Assist with custodial cleaning as required 
    • Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management 
    • Follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times 
    • Committed to uphold the organization’s mission, values and standards 
    • Additional projects and duties as assigned to ensure the safe operation of the facilities
      Skills and Experience Required

      Qualifications:

      • Two to Three (2-3) years relevant experience as a maintenance or janitorial worker
      • Two to three (2-3) years experience with power tools and equipment handling 
      • Excellent time management 
      • Strong communication skills
      • Good organizational skills
      • Work effectively to solve problems, both independently and as a team member
      • Show respect for the population served by Mission Services, and demonstrate an understanding of their needs
      • Committed to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standards
      • Must be flexible and able to manage change of plans on a regular basis
      • Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs.) as required
      • Forklift training is an asset
      • First Aid Training is an asset

      Hours of Work:

      • 37.5 Hours per week with the flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends. 
      • The Maintenance worker will also be required to take part in an after-hours on call rotation.

      Requirements:

      • Police Vulnerable Sector Check
      • Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
      • Proof of two COVID-19 vaccines or willingness to receive these vaccinations as soon as possible
      • Steel-toed boots required 
      • Valid driver’s license with good driving record and access to own vehicle

      Compensation:

      • Wage: Up to $24.86 Per Hour (start rate dependent on level of experience) 
      • Benefits after 3-months of continuous, active employment 
      • Group RRSP employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment
      How To Apply

      To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on March 9, 2023 to: 
      Director of Human Resources 
      Mission Services of Hamilton
      P.O. Box 368, Hamilton, ON L8L 7W2 or email to HR [at] mission-services.com (HR[at]mission-services[dot]com)

      To ensure that Mission Services follows a fair, consistent recruitment and selection process, candidates may be selected for interview once the posting closes as per the date noted in this posting.

      At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.

      We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities. Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.

      We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

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