Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for the Maintenance Staff with Housing, Built Setting. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the website. Online applications are accepted through My Job Search . NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and the Housing Director in the performance of the services to provide ground and building maintenance for the Housing office, White Pines Wellness Centre, Iroquois Village Centre, Ontario Works, Eagle’s Nest and Housing rentals within the policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council for the Housing Department.

Type

Full-Time

Closing Date

August 26, 2026

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Wage

$52,915 per year

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Grade 12 Graduate or equivalent with one (1) year directly related experience or minimum Grade 10 or Ontario Basic Skills Level 2 and one (1) year directly related experience.
- Must have a valid G or DZ driver’s license.

Maintenance Staff – 150-26-5

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

POSITION TITLE

Maintenance Staff - Housing

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of Senior Manager of Housing.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION





To assist the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and the Housing Director in the performance of the services to provide ground and building maintenance for the Housing office, White Pines Wellness Centre, Iroquois Village Centre, Ontario Works, Eagle’s Nest and Housing rentals within the policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council for the Housing Department.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Functions

- Operate heavy equipment, lawn care, snow removal and landscaping etc.
- Minor electrical repairs.
- Minor heavy equipment repairs.
- General building maintenance.

Administrative Functions

- Day to day operations and maintenance log for work completed, not completed, repairs needed, contract workers or emergencies

Communications Functions

- Communicate professionally with contractors, tenants, community members and staff

Other Functions

- Perform other related duties as may be required by the Senior Manager of Housing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work requires extensive physical activity; outside winter and summer work. Requires travel and extensive interaction with public, subject to interruption, deadlines and unscheduled hours (on call duty); ability to work independently with little supervision.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

With Housing Director

Receives direction, guidance and discusses plans, prioritizes or interacts to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively, receives instruction and supervision





With Housing Staff

Courtesy, cooperation and teamwork with all staff to ensure coordinate of project repairs and maintenance

With the public, suppliers and tenants

Represents and promotes Six Nations Housing in a courteous, positive, and cooperative manner. Provides information, direction and assistance, and must maintain a friendly, cheerful, courteous and cooperative disposition while maintaining tact, discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

- Grade 12 Graduate or equivalent with one (1) year directly related experience or minimum Grade 10 or Ontario Basic Skills Level 2 and one (1) year directly related experience.
- Must have a valid G or DZ driver’s license.

Other Related Skills

- Familiar with Council departments relevant to maintenance
- Maintenance Mechanic or Facilities Systems Technician Apprenticeship Certificate would be an asset
- Chainsaw certificate would be an asset
- Framing experience an asset
- Experience/competency operating power tools, small/heavy equipment, custodial equipment and farm/landscaping machinery safely

IMPACT OF ERROR

Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could lead to loss credibility, poor public relations, confusion, duplication of effort and misinformation resulting in negative impacts to the leadership team and SNGR. Errors in judgement could lead to embarrassment to SNGR, community and administration, loss of public confidence and unnecessary conflict leading to lack of trust and legal liability.

CONTROL

Guiding principles set by the Six Nations Housing and the Six Nations Elected Council. Must work within the Policies and Procedures established by the Six Nations Elected Council for Housing.

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