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Job Description / Duties

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK:

Saturday through Sunday

Shift times will be 07:00 – 15:00 hours

Shifts are 7.25 hours in length

Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

JOB SUMMARY:

The Building Attendant (BA) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. Building Attendants perform a variety of administrative, maintenance, and security functions within the residence managed by Lookout.

JOB DUTIES (In Brief):

Administrative tasks related to property management such as: rent collection, security deposits, petty cash

Maintenance work and repair duties such as repairing furniture, installing switches, replacing plugs, and other basic appliance repairs

Prepares estimates of maintenance and repair costs for management

Performs a variety of cleaning duties, garbage removal, and monitors disposal services

Monitors condition and cleanliness of client rooms, and ensures a safe and secure environment

Will assist new staff, oversee volunteers, and work with all staff to ensure facilities meet the needs of guests

Maintains manual and computerized reports and records on an ongoing basis

Job duties may have a few disagreeable factors

Qualifications / Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCE:

Minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine

Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset

Ability to work independently or in a team setting

Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload

Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills

Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries

Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment

Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment

A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Additional Information

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment .

Salary: $22.34 Per Hour (As Per the Collective Agreement)

Contact Information

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume, and quote Job Posting # in the subject line

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until May 26, 2022 at 5:00pm


“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.



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Employer Profile

Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is
the first and most essential step in achieving responsible and independent individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca.