Are you a person who is highly skilled at doing renovations and general home repairs and maintenance? Do you have experience supporting the repair needs and maintaining multiple properties? Are you familiar with using maintenance or property management software and do you have a strong working knowledge of computers and databases? Are you great at collaborating with others and coming up with creative cost-effective solutions? If so, then we have a position for you!
Come work with us!
We are looking for a talented, motivated, results-oriented and enthusiastic person and are hiring a
temporary full-time Property Maintenance Worker
for the Guelph Wellington area (i.e. Guelph, Fergus, Mt Forest, Harriston, and Erin) for 6 months. As a Property Maintenance Worker, you would be responsible for ensuring all properties and vehicles meet the highest standard and are in good condition to support the delivery of high-quality services to the people we support. The Property Maintenance Worker will be reporting to the Operations/Compliance Manager and will work in cooperation with all Managers, Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals in the agency.
What We Offer
Inclusive, supportive culture rooted in Service Excellence
Mission-driven work that makes a tangible community impact
Flexible work schedule
About Us
Community Living Guelph Wellington is a progressive, person-centred organization committed to promoting inclusion, dignity, and independence for people with developmental disabilities.
Our strategic priority of Service Excellence drives us to continuously improve and deliver high-quality, individualized support for over 900 individuals across Guelph and Wellington County.
Role Overview
As a Property Maintenance Worker, your primary responsibilities will include doing general day-to-day repairs, upkeep and maintenance as well as coordinating and overseeing trades/contractors who will complete approved contract work as well as schedule regular and unforeseen repairs to CLGW vehicle fleet at all CLGW locations. The Property Maintenance Worker will monitor the "maintenance ticket" software based on priority levels.
Key Responsibilities:
General repair and maintenance work (i.e. painting, drywall repair, ceiling tile installation, ceramic tiles repair/installation, carpentry, lock replacement/repair, plumbing, door/window repair, appliance repair, etc.)
Minor renovations-install flooring, bathtubs, vanities, cupboards, wooden steps
Follow up on repairs and maintenance that are beyond the scope of their ability or require a licensed operator to complete (i.e. mechanic, plumber, electrician)
Report the need and assist with the coordination of capital projects
Monitor maintenance ticket items based on established priority levels and efficiently execute a high volume of maintenance requests
Follow up with maintenance software users to ensure that they are aware of their status/resolution of their requests
Participate and contribute to property enhancement where needed-make requests for quotes
Complete seasonal maintenance including eaves troughs, branch trimming, barbecues, water shut-offs, dryer vents and filters
Organize and schedule routine vehicle maintenance and external inspections-fire suppression, HVAC, elevator
Provide general status reports for all properties
Immediately advise the Operations/Compliance Manager of issues/problems/concerns that cannot be resolved using the normal process
Educational/Technical Competencies
High school diploma/GED
3 - 5 years of property repair, maintenance and home renovation experience
Experience supporting multiple properties and overseeing multiple vehicles
Have a working knowledge of building and fire code, QAM regulations and Small Water Systems
Building trades' certificate, or equivalent, considered an asset
Working knowledge of OHSA, WHMIS
Willing to travel to various locations within the Guelph Wellington area
Flexible work schedule with start and end times may vary with emerging needs with the possibility of working weekends and evenings if required
Available to work between 25 to 40 hours a week
Ability to lift/carry 60 lbs and to competently operate power tools, equipment and machinery
Must have access to a reliable vehicle, up to date insurance and a valid full G driver's license
Things you naturally excel at
Highly skilled at completing home repairs (indoor and outdoor) and renovations
Fosters an agency-focused, service-oriented, positive work environment, ensuring the wellbeing and workplace health and safety for all employees and people supported
Able to safely use equipment used for all maintenance jobs
Excellent communication skills with a deep commitment to customer service, the ability to take initiative and to incorporate innovation, and exemplary organizational skills
Effective, creative problem-solving skills
Strong working knowledge of computers and databases
Experience with maintenance/property management software
Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products, Excel, Internet and e-mail
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Apply today.
Please send us photos of renovations and repairs that you have completed with your application.
CLGW is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Codes and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs know to CLGW in advance.
COVID-19 notes
: A number of safety measures are in place to protect the health and wellbeing of candidates, the people we support and our staff. This may impact how your interview, and upon hire, your training and every day work may look.
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