Maintenance Worker-Winn Booth

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Accountabilities:

Incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties as below.

Facilities Coordination

• Be familiar with all aspects of building systems and building and grounds operations; is conversant with all safety, fire, and building codes.
• Ensure that established building standards and efficiencies are maintained.
• Conduct regular site inspections of all buildings for repairs and maintenance; follow-up with ED or AED for action plan, as required.
• Plan facility activities, control schedules, develop work standards and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable government legislation, as well as Salvation Army policies and procedures, related to building maintenance.
• Plan, direct, and implement preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends and performs minor and some moderate repairs.
• Participate in planning and coordinating renovation projects, including dry walling, minor electrical repairs, painting, and plumbing.
• Determine, recommend and requisition needed maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Communicate with vendors and other outside organizations to coordinate activities and obtain assistance.
• Conduct regular site inspections ensuring building and equipment meets scheduled and periodic maintenance requirements, and contractor service levels are achieved.
• Conduct moderate troubleshooting of building systems and call-in other professionals when required.
• Carry out maintenance requirements on a scheduled or periodic basis including but not limited to filter replacement, lamp replacement, HVAC adjustments, washrooms, and equipment repairs, etc.
• Maintain and adjust computerized programs for all systems including but not limited to, building automation and lighting controls, security access controls, and preventative maintenance packages as required.
• Respond to emergency conditions and building emergency calls, including after hours, and report accordingly.
• Oversee facilities team and schedule maintenance requests.
• Monitor risk management and environmental issues, and report accordingly.
• Participate in emergency evacuation training sessions.
• Perform inspections and maintain established practices; train new employees; keep records and prepare reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the ED or AED.
  
  

Facility Coordination

• Maintains and develops positive relationship with donors; may evaluate donations, and manages pickup, storage, and distribution of donations.
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the facility, facility equipment and vehicle fleet.
• Ensures equipment and vehicles are maintained in good working order, schedules preventative and routine maintenance.
• Maintains facility inventory in compliance with The Salvation Army and governmental guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with legislative and organizational policies (e.g., OH&S, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts, Food Sanitation and Hygiene).
• Ensures facility staff members are trained and/or licensed in safe operation of equipment, as required.
  
  

People Management and Human Relations

• Ensures the department is fully staffed with qualified staff and that staff have the resources to do their jobs.
• Hires, orients, supervises, trains, supports, evaluates, direct reports.
• Grows, develops, and coaches direct reports to meet organizational needs.
• Completes annual performance reviews on direct reports.
• Ensures employees are paid accurately and on-time utilizing The Salvation Army’s electronic payroll system and following all policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensures department staff complete all mandatory training and e-learning courses within the set time frame and reviews the skills and competencies of staff to ensure they adequately meet the requirements of the job.
• Ensures compliance with all employment legislation and workplace policies and practices.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with staff, participants, volunteers, vendors, and contractors.
  
  

Health and Safety

• Identifies and implements effective practices for risk management to ensure safety for program staff, minimizing liability and enhancing/upholding the reputation of The Salvation Army.
• Ensures that the equipment, materials, and protective devices are provided and maintained in good condition.
• Ensures maintenance staff are trained to competently perform their duties in a healthy and safe manner.
• Monitors the safety of the workplace and equipment, ensuring the facility is safe and healthy for participants, staff, and visitors.
• Ensures compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
  
  

Participates as a member of the Safety and Health Committee

• Performs and maintains Fire and Life Safety inspections and logs.
• Submits incident and injury reports as required.
  
  

Financial

• Assists the ED or AED to prepare department budget for upcoming fiscal year.
• Completes documents required by Finance in accordance with policies and Finance Procedures i.e., purchase requisitions, invoices, and other finance documents.
• Demonstrates diligent stewardship of resources.
  
  

Administrative

• Maintains sites and buildings maintenance databases.
• Prepares requests for purchase order requisitions as instructed with all required back up.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports/logs including, inventory levels, facilities status, and work performed, including those required by accreditation standards and legislation.
• Files all contractor maintenance reports and keeps all records accessible in accordance with The Salvation Army Accreditation Standards.
• Prepares work schedules for supervised staff.
• Reviews position and training manuals to ensure information is current.
• Develops and maintains an up-to-date Maintenance Manager position manual.
• Develops and maintains an up-to-date maintenance and Facility operational manuals.
• Develops, documents, and maintains processes and reports as needed.
• Stays informed of legislative and organizational policies such as building code, fire code, pandemic practices, and protocols.
• Conducts regular staff meetings.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Completes and submits monthly reports as requested.
  
  

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal: Ministry unit staff and managers, participants, volunteers.

External: Liaise with government agencies, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

• Reports directly to: ED or designate.
• Provides first line/supervisory direction and functional advice on a regular basis.
• Direct reports for this position: up to 20 employees (Maintenance Workers, Caretakers, Drivers, etc.).
  
  

Financial And Materials Management

• Assists in the preparation of department annual budget.
• Expenditure approval up to $5,000.
• Input into new policy development.
• Responsible for safekeeping of facilities and facility equipment and supplies.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Works at the facility or its various sites, which may include traveling between sites using personal and/or company vehicle daily.
• Work is performed in a community-use, facility, shelter, warehouse, or other environment; inside/outside of the facility.
• Exposed to weather as work is done indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
• Work schedule may vary (evenings, weekends, and on-call for emergencies).
• May be exposed to hazardous driving conditions, as well as varying temperatures depending on seasonal weather.
• Moving furniture, pushing, and pulling, as well as lifting items up to 20 lbs
• Incumbent is on call 24/7 and carries a cell phone, which may impact lifestyle.
• Supervises work in restricted spaces and heights (up to 35 feet up).
• May deal with aggressive people and may experience verbal, and less likely, physical attacks.
  
  

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education And Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed high school, grade 12 or the equivalent.
• Valid Manitoba Class V driver license.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Child Abuse Registry check.
• Adult Abuse Registry check.
• Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
• The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
  
  

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Suitable candidates may be hired without previous experience; however, prior related experience will be considered an asset on hiring.
  
  

Skills And Capabilities (examples Provided Below)

• Occasional to moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping.
• Occasional to moderate amounts of physical care (including manual or assisted transfers).
• Moderate lifting/packing of members belongings or program supplies.
• Frequent standing, sitting, walking & reaching.
• Moderate amount of light housekeeping and property maintenance.
• Occasional use of physical behaviour intervention techniques.
• Attentive listening & observation of body language.
• Continuously monitoring the environment.
• Basic reading, writing, arithmetic and computer skills.
• Significant memory & concentration.
• Significant reasoning & judgment.
• Ability to understand members' needs.
• Frequent multi-tasking.
• Moderate to significant creativity and imagination.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Able to handle the physical demands, which include lifting/carrying items of up to 40 pounds.
  
  

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $28.04 to $35.05 with a maximum of $42.07.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.