Job Summary

Join our dynamic facilities maintenance team as a Building Maintenance Worker, where your expertise will keep our facilities running smoothly and efficiently. In this vital role, you will perform a wide range of maintenance tasks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that all building systems operate at peak performance. Your proactive approach and technical skills will contribute to a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for staff and visitors alike.

Core Purpose & Mission Statement The Core Purpose of the Ottawa Mission is to reflect Jesus’ love in serving the homeless, the hungry, and the lost.

Our Mission is to provide food, shelter, clothing and skills, and offer healing, faith and hope for building a wholesome life

Vision & Values

Our Vision is that all the hurting, hungry and lost in Ottawa find HOPE, HEALING & HOME

Our Values are Faith first, Excellence in All, Respect & Dignity

Position Purpose The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the daily upkeep, maintenance, repair, construction and renovations of The Ottawa Mission’s buildings. They will be required to do a variety of tasks from framing, dry walling, painting, etc., to basic plumbing, basic electrical and a variety of repair work. They will be responsible for all building maintenance and preventative maintenance. The Maintenance Worker will be part of the on-call roster.

The Maintenance Worker must have a valid ‘G’ class driver’s license and will be responsible for donation pick-ups, driving from site to site, and supporting events.

Major Responsibilities

- Repair equipment, furniture, fixture or other physical items within The Ottawa Mission’s premises
- Repair plumbing or carpentry items, paint walls, doors, windows, furniture, etc. as required
- Build, repair or alter walls, partitions, doors, windows, floors and any other items that are damaged or non-functional
- Able to plan and execute projects or work orders with minimum supervision




- Assist in the maintenance of fire safety equipment, boilers, air exchange units, building utilities, kitchen equipment and on-site security systems
- Operate and maintain hand and power tools, woodworking and shop equipment; keep equipment clean and operational at all times
- Pick-up, deliver and maintain and goods and supplies required to perform maintenance tasks.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety
- Provide on-call emergency response within the facility as required
- Donation pick-ups
- Supporting events by picking up and dropping off materials as required
- Other related duties as required / assigned by supervisor

Other Requirements

Education

- Secondary School Diploma required
- College Diploma in a recognized Trade considered an asset

Experience

- Minimum one year as a tradesman or trades helper with experience in construction and renovations with a willingness to learn new skills.

Qualifications

- Possess analytical and problem solving skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Experience and good working knowledge of shop equipment and hand tools, including power tools
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Ability to maintain long periods of varied physical activity: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, lifting, stooping, squatting and lying down to access tight or awkward spaces.
- Ability to climb ladders and comfortable working with heights (4 storey rooftops)
- Ability to maintain an atmosphere of courtesy and respect towards clients, staff and volunteers




- Comfortable working in a faith-based environment whose values are acceptance, respect, compassion, integrity and independence
- Class “G” driver’s license required
- Flexibility in work hours required
- Knowledge of personal Health and Safety regulations; WHMIS certification / Fall Protection Certification considered an asset

Working Conditions

- High degree of physical activity involving various activities: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, lifting, stooping, squatting and sometimes lying down to access tight or awkward spaces
- Heights – Four (4) storey rooftops
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to move heavy furniture and/or equipment
- High degree of physical activity involving various activities: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, lifting, stooping, squatting and sometimes lying down to access tight or awkward spaces
- Must be comfortable working in a challenging environment that has the potential for confrontation and/or exposure to violence

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a tangible impact through hands-on maintenance work . If you thrive in a team-oriented environment where your technical expertise is valued and your proactive approach is rewarded, we want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest in The Ottawa Mission, however, due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation is available, upon request, for all applicants with disabilities.

The Ottawa Mission is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $21.11-$24.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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