Job Description

Maintenance Staff - 131-25-5

Housing, Built Environment

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday

, July 30, 2025,

for the

Maintenance Staff

with

Housing, Built Environment

. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications are accepted through My Job Search.

NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB

SUMMARY:

To assist the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and the Housing Director in the performance of the services to provide ground and building maintenance for the Housing office, White Pines Wellness Centre, Iroquois Village Centre, Ontario Works, Eagle's Nest and Housing rentals within the policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council for the Housing Department.

Type

Full-Time

Closing Date

July 30, 2025

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Wage

$52,915 per year





A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 Graduate or equivalent with one (1) year directly related experience or minimum Grade 10 or Ontario Basic Skills Level 2 and one (1) year directly related experience. Must have a valid G or DZ driver's license.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

Method #1: Online

Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.

Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which includes:
+ Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.

+ Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.

+ Copy o your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to

Kalvin Egan

, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5721 or via email at HRBP5@sixnations.ca.

Method #2: GREAT

- Applications must include all of the following:

Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.

Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.

Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.

Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

Maintenance Staff - 131-25-5

c/o Reception Desk



Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)



P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court



Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

POSITION TITLE:

Maintenance Staff - Housing

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of Senior Manager of Housing.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

To assist the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and the Housing Director in the performance of the services to provide ground and building maintenance for the Housing office, White Pines Wellness Centre, Iroquois Village Centre, Ontario Works, Eagle's Nest and Housing rentals within the policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council for the Housing Department.

KEY

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Functions

Operate heavy equipment, lawn care, snow removal and landscaping etc. Minor electrical repairs. Minor heavy equipment repairs. General building repairs. General building maintenance. General daily maintenance services per department.

Administrative Functions

Day to day operations and maintenance log for work completed, not completed, repairs needed, contract workers or emergencies

Communications Functions

Communicate professionally with contractors, tenants, community members and staff

Other Functions

Perform other related duties as may be required by the Senior Manager of Housing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work requires extensive physical activity; outside winter and summer work. Requires travel and extensive interaction with public, subject to interruption, deadlines and unscheduled hours (on call duty); ability to work independently with little supervision.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

With Housing Director:

Receives direction, guidance and discusses plans, prioritizes or interacts to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively, receives instruction and supervision

With Housing Staff:

Courtesy, cooperation and teamwork with all staff to ensure coordinate of project repairs and maintenance

With the public, suppliers and tenants:

Represents and promotes Six Nations Housing in a courteous, positive, and cooperative manner. Provides information, direction and assistance, and must maintain a friendly, cheerful, courteous and cooperative disposition while maintaining tact, discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Minimum Requirements:


Grade 12 Graduate or equivalent with one (1) year directly related experience or minimum Grade 10 or Ontario Basic Skills Level 2 and one (1) year directly related experience. Must have a valid G or DZ driver's license.

Other Related Skills:


Familiar with Council departments relevant to maintenance Maintenance Mechanic or Facilities Systems Technician Apprenticeship Certificate would be an asset Chainsaw certificate would be an asset Framing experience an asset Experience/competency operating power tools, small/heavy equipment, custodial equipment and farm/landscaping machinery safely

IMPACT OF ERROR:

Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could lead to loss credibility, poor public relations, confusion, duplication of effort and misinformation resulting in negative impacts to the leadership team and SNGR. Errors in judgement could lead to embarrassment to SNGR, community and administration, loss of public confidence and unnecessary conflict leading to lack of trust and legal liability.

CONTROL:

Guiding principles set by the Six Nations Housing and the Six Nations Elected Council. Must work within the Policies and Procedures established by the Six Nations Elected Council for Housing.