Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing is Toronto's largest non-profit supportive housing provider; as the result of a recent amalgamation between the former Houselink Community Homes and Mainstay Housing. As a joined organization, we currently manage nearly 60 residential locations and more than 1,100 units across the City of Toronto, serving individuals with complex mental illness and addictions. We work closely with sector partners to deliver programs and advocate for solutions that will address homelessness. Our work is rooted in the understanding that housing is a human right and plays a vital role in health and wellbeing. We are proud to lead the affordable housing sector in building strong, inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
HLMS has a mandatory vaccination policy. All applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Maintenance Worker
Regular Full-time
Responsibilities:
- performing a variety of maintenance repairs and tasks in residential buildings
- communicating with members of the maintenance department, other staff and tenants
Requirements:
- skill and experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting & dry-wall, electrical work and mechanical systems;
- familiar with life safety systems, including fire safety equipment;
- knowledge of Fire Code, Building Code, Residential Tenancies Act; and Occupational Health & Safety Act;
- good verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and residents;
- organizational skills to schedule priorities, make adjustments for emergencies, and see work through to completion;
- administrative skills to maintain records, using Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel), Yardi Voyager Work Order system, and to enter worked Time & Attendance in Information System;
- work outside regular work hours, when on stand-by in rotation of on-call service roster;
- adhere to practices and procedures of Occupational Health & Safety;
- valid Driver's license and access to an appropriately insured car or van; and
- sensitivity to issues of mental illness, poverty, and working with tenants in supportive housing
The Hourly rate is $23.03/hour. This is a bargaining unit position, the rate is as per the collective agreement.
Please send cover letter and resume, Quoting File # MW by January 27, 2021, 5:00 pm to:
https://www.hlms.ca/make-a-difference/careers/
HLMS has an equity hiring policy, and is committed to providing an inclusive selection process. Applications are encouraged from people with lived experience of mental health challenges and other equity seeking groups. HLMS will provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to ensure a fair and equitable process.
Job offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a Criminal Records Check. Information obtained from the criminal records check will only be used for determining clearance to meet the bona fide occupational requirements of that job.