Organization: Evergreen http://evergreen.ca
Location: Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto, Ontario
Evergreen is a charity that inspires action to green cities. Evergreen
strives to solve pressing urban environmental issues by bringing
people together, inspiring them with possibilities and engaging them
in identifying solutions and taking action.
Overview: Evergreen Brick Works is a busy, dynamic environmental
community center located in the heart
of Toronto’s Don Valley,
featuring a mix of new and heritage buildings, a LEED Platinum
certified office building and indoor and outdoor programming and event
spaces. The 12-acre site engages visitors through interactive
workshops and community festivals, and offers a full suite of programs
combining ecology, design, technology and the arts in a hands-on,
multi-sensory educational experience.
Opportunity: Are you handy? Do you enjoy working outdoors as well as
indoors? Evergreen is seeking a dedicated, motivated and energetic
individual to support Evergreen Brick Works in the capacity of Site
Steward. This person will work in a stewardship and handy-person role
to maintain the cleanliness and safe repair of the Evergreen Brick
Works grounds, buildings and assets.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain the cleanliness and good repair of all physical assets on
site including buildings, outdoor areas, tenant spaces, parking lots,
sheds, washrooms, tools and equipment as well as general grounds at
Evergreen Brick Works
• Work with a broad range of tools and equipment including power
tools, light vehicles and occasional work from heights
• General handy-person tasks including painting, minor structural,
electrical and plumbing repairs and basic woodworking
• Seasonal activities including snow removal, watering/gardening, and
other duties as assigned
• Follow standard operating procedures for day-to-day site use,
including opening and closing procedures
• Participate in emergency management planning, drills and remediation
tasks, and provide onsite support in the event of an emergency
including subsequent clean up and maintenance
• Actively contribute to flood mitigation efforts and support flood
evacuation and clean up protocols as necessary
• Implement and maintain energy, water and waste management policies
and procedures
• Participate in ongoing site fit-out and upgrades
• Assist building operator with preventive maintenance and other relevant
duties
• Support hospitality and programing teams for events, the weekly
Farmer’s Market, festivals and other activities
Competencies:
• Safety oriented. Constant awareness and practice of all relevant
Health & Safety guidelines, including WHMIS and the Occupational
Health and Safety Act.
• Customer-focused. Anticipates, understands, and responds to the
needs of internal and external customers to meet or exceed their
expectations.
• Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Acts without being told what to
do. Passionate and excited over work. Can-do attitude. Tenacious and
goes the distance to get something done.
• Collaboration.Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative
working relationships with others to achieve the goals of the
organization, resolve problems and make decisions. Open to feedback.
• Environmental consciousness. Considerate of environmental concerns,
and applies eco-conscious practices to maintenance and cleaning
activities.
Qualifications:
• Grade 12, plus technician, handyperson, and/or janitorial experience
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in general maintenance in a
commercial, retail or industrial environment (construction and/or
property management)
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, First Aid
practices and other relevant regulations
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office
• Valid G Class license and the ability to operate a skid-steer
(Bobcat), forklift, scissors lift, tractor, Zamboni and other
maintenance vehicles are considered strong assets
Working Conditions:
• Location: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave), periodic working
outdoors and in inclement weather
• Physical: Standing for extended periods of time, occasional lifting
of heavy objects, working from heights
• Risks: working with and in proximity to mechanical equipment, power
tools and machinery
• Working hours: shift work of 30-40 hours a week including weekends.
Shifts are generally between the hours of 7am and 10pm (weekdays) and
8am to 6pm (weekends), with periodic overtime requirements and on call
duties
Reporting Relationship:
• Reports to the Property Services Manager
Terms of contract: Full-time Contract, hourly
Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to:
humanresources@evergreen.ca
Please Reference “Site Steward” in the subject line
By Mail to Attention: Human Resources
Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8
Evergreen welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds
and is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as
required under Evergreens Accommodation policy. Applicants please make
your needs known in advance.
We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, only
those selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls
please.
