Job Description

About the Organization

Right at Home Housing Society (RAHHS) provides a positive alternative for Edmontonians currently without a home, living in substandard accommodation, or spending a disproportionate amount of their income on housing. We offer a range of supportive services for our residents, including a non-judgmental and inclusive community, mentor and peer support, and opportunities for life skill development. As a member of our Maintenance Department, the employee will contribute towards providing quality housing for those who struggle with low-income.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, the Maintenance Technician will conduct work order assignments and communicate job progress reports within buildings owned and operated by Right at Home Housing Society (RAHHS). They will also perform on-call rotations to attend requests regarding emergency maintenance outside of business hours. This role will be instrumental in providing safe and well-maintained housing for Edmontonians who are facing housing insecurity.

Responsibilities and Duties

CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE (0.5 FTE)

- Perform repairs and installation maintenance in buildings and surrounding properties owned and managed by RAHHS as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, and as training allows:

Flooring Painting Countertop repair Replacing doors and locks Changing of fluorescent lights Light plumbing duties (clogs, faucet replacement, etc.) Windows (replacing screens, boarding up broken windows, etc.) General carpentry Other housing structural repairs as needed
SERVICE MAINTENANCE (0.5 FTE)

- Conduct inspections and upkeep of assets in buildings owned and managed by RAHHS on a regularly-scheduled basis, with a focus on identifying and preventing accelerated asset depreciation

- Perform demand service maintenance on the following areas as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance:

Mechanical maintenance Electrical maintenance Plumbing Heating and ventilation investigations and basic repairs Building envelope (windows, doors, and other structural components which prevent external elements from entering the building) Security maintenance repairs
- Perform emergency repairs to the point of controlling or isolating an incident to prevent damage to the facility

OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED

Perform emergency service maintenance work as needed in rotation with the RAHHS emergency on-call policy and procedures Provide detailed reports to the Director of Facilities and Maintenance which outline work performed upon job completion, along with necessary timesheets for payroll submission Provide detailed safety and incident reports as needed to the Director of Facilities and Maintenance Attend team safety meetings Attend job development training opportunities as directed by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance Support policy development with meaningful feedback and considerations to standards set forth by RAHHS

Qualifications

Class 5 Drivers License, with clean driver's abstract provided within 30 days of hire Criminal record check provided to the Human Resources Department within 90 days of hire Trades certificate in a relevant trade (like electrical, plumbing, or carpentry) with 3 years work experience. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. Ability to become familiar with tenants and maintain a friendly and supportive relationship with them Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot with limited information Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and remain calm in high pressure situations Ability to develop job skills through hands-on training and experience Ability to work independently and maintain self-motivated work schedules, completing quality jobs in a timely manner

Terms of Employment

This position is considered a full-time permanent position. You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week, with a schedule of five days a week Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-4pm.

The position is compensated on a monthly basis, with a pay range of $25-35 per hour. Compensation will commensurate with experience upon hiring. Overtime at a rate of 1.5 times your rate of pay will be compensated for any hours worked over a 40.0 hour work week.

You will be expected to rotate on-call hours with other permanent maintenance employees, for which every call-out, you will be compensated for a minimum of 3 hours of overtime at a rate of 1.5 times your rate of pay, or for the full period of time the emergency response is conducted per call-out. You will also be compensated for 7.5 hours of regular pay every quarter (in the months of March, June, September, and December) with consideration towards administrative time you are required to be available for emergency call-outs.

This role requires the employee to to drive from site-to-site through their work shift, with the main location of our maintenance shop at 11717-78 Street Edmonton, AB. If a driver's abstract does not allow for the employee to be added to company insurance for access to a company vehicle for these purposes, the employee is expected to provide their own vehicle in which they can transport supplies. Compensation is provided for mileage claims on personal vehicles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company car Dental care Extended health care Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

What is your expected hourly wage?
Experience:

painting: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person