CharityVillage

DATE: April 5th, 2024
LOCATION: Toronto, ON – St Anne’s Place
COMPENSATION: $17.85/hour
SHIFTS: Monday &Tuesday: 4pm -12am/Thursday: 9am-12pm /Saturday & Sunday:8am-12pm (subjected to change)

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.
 
To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Maintenance Worker.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker is responsible to maintain a clean, safe environment within St. Anne's Place through performing general maintenance and regularly scheduled cleaning. This is a unionized, full time permanent position. In addition, the Maintenance Worker will assist and support the Personal Support Staff with any emergencies arising related to clients. 

What You Will Do

• Maintain the common areas of St. Anne's Place in a clean, tidy, safe, and hygienic condition as outlined in the weekly work schedule.
• Complete thorough cleaning of all identified areas.
• Complete basic plumbing/electrical repairs as outlined by the Property Management Coordinator.
• Provide general repairs (within reason and ability) to tenant requests.
• Respond and provide assistance and support to the personal support workers in cases of emergencies involving clients.
• Ensure the effective operation of the fire equipment and all security systems within the building.
• Removal of garbage on a daily basis from the common areas.
• Keep front vestibule clean and tidy.
• Respond, in a timely fashion to emergency cleaning requirements.
• Ensure the removal of all snow and ice from the walkways in the winter months.
• Assist with the maintenance of the outside gardens in the summer months.
• ­­Report any hazards and/or safety concerns or need for repairs to the Manager of Operations and/or Program Director.
• Ensure general security of the building during all times while on shift.
• Follow all fire regulations and play the lead role in responding to the fire alarm as outlined in the master fire plan for St. Anne's Place.
• Attend supervisory, staff and in-service training meetings as required.
• Perform other duties, from time to time, as delegated by the Manager of Operations and/or Program Director

What You Bring
Must Haves

• Minimum 1 year of experience in general maintenance/cleaning in a large residential setting
• Familiar with all aspects of Health and Safety, including WHMIS
• Excellent cleaning skills, knowledge of and ability to complete basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Physically fit in order to meet the requirements of the job
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Ability to interact with elderly clients in a positive manner
• Flexible and able to adjust to change
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner
• Ability to work varying shifts including evenings and weekends.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• E-learning program available all year round
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
• A chance to push your ideas from inception to execution
• Satisfying work with a fun, energetic and supportive leader
• An opportunity to be a change maker in an organization that reaches people that often overlooked

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note: All LOFT employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with LOFT’s Vaccination Policy; unless they are employed in or work regularly with staff who are employed in, non-client facing roles.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: April 19^th, 2024