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DATE: September 3^rd, 2024
LOCATION: Toronto, ON – St. Anne’s Place
COMPENSATION: $17.85/hour

**This is a unionized role**

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. 

St. Anne's is a 110-unit high-rise building on Dufferin near Dundas Street, offering affordable housing in self-contained studio and one bedroom apartments. The goal of St. Anne's Place is to provide a friendly and supportive community for self-sufficient singles and couples. St. Anne's Place provides a solution for men and women aged 59+ who want to live independently but may require some support. Residents live comfortably and independently with access to the services they need when they need them. The atmosphere is congenial, making St. Anne's a friendly and supportive community for high risk seniors with mental health, addictions and physical challenges who are homeless. St. Anne's residents come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of interests and needs. There are many opportunities for friendship and social interaction; however, each resident is free to choose his or her own balance of privacy and the level of social involvement that suits them best.

What You Will Do
The Maintenance position is responsible for the upkeep and physical appearance of the program properties, (some of which are designated as historic sites), which provide housing and other services to LOFT’s clients, by:

• Checking and conducting regular visual inspections and tests on the building’s systems (e.g. Heating/cooling, elevators, plumbing, electrical, fire, security, pest control and others), the equipment and grounds to ensure that all is operating according to established standards or checklists; recording and noting findings, reporting on any defects or required repairs, recommending alternatives to expensive repairs;

• Monitoring and reporting on the state of cleanliness and janitorial services in each property;

• Cleaning of common areas, washrooms, and garbage removal

• Conducting a variety of small repairs or renovation projects on the buildings as needed, as assigned or as a result of the physical inspections, such as: plumbing, pest control, grounds keeping, furniture assembly, painting/staining, shingling, drywall and plastering, electrical, door locks, equipment and appliances; moving furniture, equipment and files as requested/required;

• Arranging for independent contractors for specific, complex or time consuming repairs as directed; supervising and/or inspecting the worked performed for timeliness and quality; responding to and performing basic repairs in tenant’s apartments;

• Assisting with the review of project priorities and repairs to designated properties, and the development of preventative maintenance plans and schedules for property inspections; assisting in determining the budget for repairs and supplies;

• Providing input into property maintenance policies and adhering to the standards established for fire and building safety, storage of equipment and cleaning supplies;

• Maintaining records of all inspections, maintenance costs, types of repairs and renovations completed; purchasing assorted cleaning, maintenance, building supplies and equipment as required; maintaining records of work orders and other information as needed;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring:
Must Haves

• Excellent knowledge of property maintenance and repair and of a building’s operating systems as acquired through skilled trades apprenticeship programs and/or a minimum of 3 years of experience in performing general maintenance duties on houses and large, multi-level properties and institutions.

• Technical skill and the physical ability to perform a wide variety of general building repairs including; electrical, heating/cooling, plumbing, drywall, tiling, painting, carpentry, small appliances and shingling.
• Knowledge of building safety and other codes.
• Ability to estimate project costs, determine necessary repairs and to select and provide direction to other general contractors.
• Good analytical or problem solving skills to make repairs within a limited budget or to suggest alternatives.
• Good project management skills to perform work in an efficient and timely manner, to work with limited direction/supervision but with attention to detail and ability to follow-up on outstanding issues.
• Ability to read, write and maintain detailed records
• Ability work to deadlines, but quickly respond to urgent situations or shifting priorities.
• Ability to work co-operatively as a member of a team.

Nice-to-Haves

• Possession of own tools would be an asset
• Good analytical or problem solving skills to make repairs within a limited budget or to suggest alternatives.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills to deal with program staff, trades people and contractors, and to respond appropriately to clients who may be cognitively impaired or have special needs.

What We Offer        *This section is as per collective agreement*

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

CLOSING DATE: September 17^th, 2024