Job
description
BUILDING
CLEANER/MAINTENANCE– EDMONTON, AB
The Schizophrenia
Society of Alberta (SSA) newest housing program; Iris Court provides
affordable, permanent, supportive housing to 21 individuals living with serious
mental illness and at risk of homelessness. Iris Court provides support staff
24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Services include: 24-hour supervision, 3 meals
per day and snacks, fully furnished rooms, fr
ee laundry facilities, medication
monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living, recreational and
support opportunities and community service referrals.
Building
caretaker;
Reporting to the SSA Provincial Director of Development, the Building Caretaker
is responsible for all interior/ exterior cleaning and maintenance of the
building and the surrounding grounds. 2 full days will be committed to building
maintenance and 3 days dedicated to cleaning all common areas and other duties
as assigned.
Most
importantly, you would be willing to be flexible by pitching in when needed,
work independently and as a member of a team that supports and maintains a
stable living and home environment for tenants living with severe and
persistent mental illness.
Hours: 8am-4pm
Monday-Friday
Rate: $19.00 per hr,
three weeks paid holidays and a comprehensive benefit package after probation
period.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General
cleaning of the property including and not limited to: vacuuming, washing
floors, walls, doors, washrooms, tables, shower rooms, emptying of trash
bins, waste containers and recycle bins etc. - Oversees
the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the building - Perform
minor routine maintenance jobs including but not limited to; replacement
of light bulbs/fixtures, painting and drywall repair etc. - Replenish
supplies such as soaps, paper towels and toilet paper - Follow
a daily and monthly maintenance and cleaning schedule - Manage
and ordering an appropriate inventory of cleaning and maintenance
supplies making sure they are stored as required in locked cupboards or
containers - Helping
tenants move in and thorough room cleaning after move out - Meet
trades people and coordinate/manage renovation projects in the building - Monitoring
and general maintenance of heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and
electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs - May be
required to move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies - Comply
with all SSA policies, practices and quality accommodation standards - Ensure
all Fire, Health and Safety standards are being met daily - Adheres
to established protocols for safety, privacy and confidentiality - Help
kitchen staff receive weekly food orders - And
other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience
in building and mechanical equipment use and maintenance - Effective
verbal and written communication in English is a must - Ability
to use hand and power tools effectively - Must be
able to maintain buildings and facilities and to operate required
equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner - Excellent
time management skills; diligent and completes work in a timely manner - Basic
computer skills with the ability to use e-mail effectively, program entry
phones and Fobs - Ability
to maintain daily log book - Honest
and trustworthy - Possess
cultural awareness and sensitivity - Demonstrate
flexibility and sound work ethics - Ability
to deal with residents in a positive, courteous and respectful manner - Experience
in performing minor maintenance an asset - Experience
in the hospitality industry an asset
This position will
be open until filled. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Louise,
email ldaviduck@schizophrenia.ab.ca or fax 780-758-3558
For more information
on the society go to: www.schizophrenia.ab.ca
How
to apply
This position will
be open until filled. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Louise,
email ldaviduck@schizophrenia.ab.ca or fax 780-758-3558