Lead Hand - Maintenance

LEAD HAND

Maintenance

Camp Merrywood, Perth Ontario

[Full-Time Permanent]

About Easter Seals Ontario

Easter Seals Ontario is a registered charitable organization that has been helping children, youth and young adults reach their full potential since 1922. We assist families with the purchase of essential mobility and accessibility equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, porch lifts and ramps, as well as communication devices, toileting aids and bathing equipment.

Easter Seals Ontario is an industry leader in providing fully accessible summer camp programs at our two camps, Camp Woodeden in London and Camp Merrywood in Perth. Our camping programs give kids the opportunity to experience a wide range of fully accessible activities such as sailing, kayaking, high ropes course and so much more.

Camp Merrywood is located on a beautiful peninsula stretching out into Big Rideau Lake. The camp sits on 30 acres of property between Smiths Falls and Perth in Eastern Ontario. For more information about our programs and facility, please visit our website at www.eastersealscamps.com.

What's it like to work at Easter Seals Ontario?

It's challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Together, we are helping kids BE KIDS! You can learn more about the organization at EasterSeals.org.

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Lead Hand is responsible for supporting general building and property maintenance and for performing highly diversified duties to maintain equipment, buildings and grounds to support a fully accessible camping program and year-round recreation facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the maintenance of assigned facilities (e.g., kitchen, cabins, program areas, swimming pool, pool deck, equipment areas, etc.) to ensure sanitary and safe camp operations
• Operates groundskeeping power equipment to maintain external property (including weeding, grass cutting, chopping wood, gardening, landscaping, gutter cleaning, and snow removal)
• Supports minor construction work, such as dismantling and erecting walls, completing carpentry work, pouring concrete, etc.
• Assists with the setup and/or movement of equipment (e.g., picnic tables, benches, etc.) to ensure availability for camp activities and rental groups
• Prepares, paints, and decorates interior and exterior surfaces as required
• Stocks chemicals and other cleaning/maintenance supplies ensuring adequate quantities are available
• With the support of the Site Supervisor, performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and facilities, light plumbing and carpentry duties
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
• Supports regular property inspections and repairs and provides input for reports on cabins, pool, kitchen facilities, recreation space, recreation equipment, common areas, building exteriors, and landscape repairs
• Provides support locking or unlocking doors, turning lights on/off, cleaning spills, ensuring facilities including floors are clean and hazard free
• Supports removal of waste (garbage, recycling, proper storage, and disposal of hazardous waste)
• Cleans light fixtures and changes lightbulbs/tubes

Professional Qualifications, Skills and Required Experience

• High school diploma (or equivalent education)
• Experience in site maintenance and general repairs, including the use of lawn care equipment
• Ability or desire to learn how to perform small repairs
• Valid driver’s license (G license or higher)

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

• Responsible, dependable and highly motivated individual who works well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse working environment with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
• (position interacts with campers, program staff and guests)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities while remaining flexible
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures

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Working Conditions:

• Proximity and access to vehicle to travel to the site required
• WHMIS and Occupational Health & Safety Training Provided
• Must have a clear Criminal Background Check (18 years older)
• Adhere to Covid-19 policies and protocols
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g., steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday with the occasional evenings and weekends

Hourly Rate Range: $18 to $22 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Location of Work: Camp Merrywood, Perth Ontario

Deadline for Application: Review of applications will begin on February 5th and continue until the position is filled.

For consideration, please submit your resume to the attention of Human Resources via email hr@easterseals.org . Please attach your cover letter (including salary expectations) and resume as one document and reference “LEAD HAND - MAINTENANCE ” clearly in the subject heading.

Easter Seals Ontario sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in advance however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Note: The position will remain open until filled and rolling interviews will be conducted as soon as qualified applications are received. No phone calls please.

Easter Seals Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Candidates with be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process, such as tests, skills demonstrations, etc. Easter Seals Ontario is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Perth, ON K7H 3C7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Perth, ON K7H 3C7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person