Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Do you take pride in fixing things, solving problems on the spot, and being the behind‑the‑scenes hero who keeps everything running smoothly?

This is a Permanent, Full‑time position. The starting range for this position is $25.01 to $27.33 per hour.

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith‑based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team.

If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

Assist with maintenance work as assigned at any one of UGM’s properties. Responsibilities may include any or all of the following:

• Ensure proactive care to all exterior and interior areas.
• Complete routine building maintenance work including structural, carpentry, painting, drywall repair, lock repair, fence repair, ground care, and other related ad‑hoc maintenance projects.
• Repair all building equipment.
• Carry out routine and preventive maintenance including adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, refrigeration, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Consistently inspect and ensure that security and safety measures are in place.
• Follow a checklist to perform periodic inspections of mechanical, transformer, and boiler rooms, and provide feedback to Maintenance Manager.
• Provide periodic inspection to UGM’s fleet of vehicles, and report findings to Maintenance Manager.
• Patrol lighting of fire escapes, fire panel, public areas, service and exit signs. Repair and service these areas as required.
• Move furniture, equipment and supplies and coordinate movers when necessary.
• Shovel snow on walkways and entrances. Spread gravel on driveways.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop.
• Maintain detailed log book of work activity.
• Respond to department heads’ and residents’ requests and complaints in a courteous, prompt, and professional manner.
• May periodically be required to perform janitorial work.
• Maintain awareness of potential security concerns and report these to Manager.
• Report all maintenance issues, pest problems, and safety and health concerns to Manager.
• Maintain a positive, productive and professional relationship with tenants, guests and employees.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and development opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by Manager.
• Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety.

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years recent related experience. A TQ (trades qualification) certificate in a trade or a building operator certificate is an asset.
• Other combinations of lived experience and education may be considered.
• Able to inspect, assess, and determine repair requirements, and perform minor repairs for heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation, with skills in plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Good knowledge of painting, dry‑wall repair, and the basics of carpentry and the ability to complete these tasks at a high standard.
• Current knowledge of WCB regulations.
• Completely familiar with building fire and safety regulations and procedures.
• Some familiarity with the building code requirements for repairs.
• Knowledge of key access systems is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver license. Demonstrated ability to drive safely and responsibly. Clean Driver’s Abstract required.
• WHIMS training an asset.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Work is generally performed indoors, with 10% of the time spent outdoors in all types of weather.

• Duties require extended periods of standing and/or walking.
• Duties require occasional periods of climbing, pulling/pushing items, lifting/carrying items, keyboarding, reaching with hands and arms,…