Maintenance Worker, $25.57 An Hour

Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
 

Why Join Homes First?

Our organization operates long-term supportive housing sites, large-scale emergency shelters, and essential support services all across the Greater Toronto Area. Over the last 40 years, the organization has provided homes and essential support services to more than 1,600 seniors, families, and single adults.

• Salary is $49,860.46 - $53,184.49 annually for 37.5 - 40 hours weekly.
• Pension of between 6.1% - 7.1% from employer contributions.
• Paid time off – including: 5 days personal leave, 15 days sick leave, 10 days’ vacation in the first year which increases to 15 days in the second year, and increases continually every year up to a maximum of 34 days.
• Room for professional growth in the organization which is the largest provider of homeless shelters in Toronto.

Maintenance Workers perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the Agency’s buildings, maintain a safe and healthy work environment, prepare vacant units for occupancy and adhere to the mission statement and policies and procedures of Homes First Society.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Perform maintenance and repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and interact positively with tenant populations who have experienced homelessness, mental health and addiction problems.
• Maintain inventory and take care of tools and equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle throughout employment.
• Must be able to lift 25 kilograms.
• Knowledge of group processes and dynamics
• Demonstrated interpersonal and team work skills; ability to maintain co-operative working relationships with Shelter and Housing co-workers and interact positively with the tenant population who have experienced homelessness, mental health and aliiction problems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and administration skills
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in languages other than English an asset