Job
description
BUILDING
CARETAKER – 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, free 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 - Must
own a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
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
