Job Board > Maintenance Technician II #E035-23 - Lookout Housing and Health Society
Position: Maintenance Technician II #E035-23
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Posted: November 24, 2022
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Job Description / Duties
Job Posting #E035-23
Maintenance Technician II – Full Time
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
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician II reports to the Property Manager and works in accordance with the mission of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. Key duties and responsibilities include performing a variety of tasks, which are necessary for the maintenance of various Lookout building facilities. The Maintenance Technician II will exhibit leadership and sound professional judgement and initiative while working within the framework of the objectives of the service and the organization as a whole.
Salary will be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications and includes a benefits and pension plan. The schedule for this position is an average Monday through Friday 40-hour work week with an occasional requirement to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines. Use of own vehicle is required for travel between sites.
Qualifications / Required Skills
Qualifications
• Minimum grade 12 education plus three (3) years of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Class 5 Drivers’ License and use of reliable personal vehicle
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector will be required
• Must have two doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
• A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
Skills and Abilities
• Experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, flooring installation and repair, painting and drywall repairs
• Competent with the use of hand and power tools, and related equipment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated physical/mental ability to perform the duties of the job
• Demonstrated computer skills including with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Financial responsibility for the procurement of equipment/products, including negotiating and cash handling
• Ability to work with people with mental illness including hoarding, who may struggle with a risk of homelessness and/or addictions
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently and effectively
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.
Contact Information
TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume, and quote Job Posting # in subject line to: seema.kaur@lookoutsociety.ca
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until December 05, 2022 at 5:00pm
*Only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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