Maintenance Personnel

Maintenance Personnel

Program Support II - (OPSEU)

Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)

Multi-Site Accountability; London, Oxford, Middlesex & Elgin County Catchment Area (London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Zone)

- Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 -

At CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services, we’re working to ignite hope and foster change for those in our community who are experiencing mental illness or addictions. 

As a Maintenance Worker at our Elgin site, you’ll support this work through various maintenance tasks to assist with smooth and efficient operations of our housing units and programs sites. 

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $22.50 per hour (Level 1 of the Program Support II Grid);
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $29.08 per hour
  • Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority
• When you'll work -  70 hours over a two week period, hours between Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• What your benefits will be - After a 90 day waiting period, will be enrolled in extended healthcare benefits
• Your pension plan –  Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• To work flexible hours in conjunction with other part time maintenance staff
• General repairs, maintenance of CMHA Housing units and program sites
• Garbage to curb for CMHA locations as required
• Domestic cleaning, readying residential units for re-rental
• Assisting tenants in domestic maintenance when help is requested (i.e. showing tenant how to use vacuum, how to slide windows in to clean, etc.)
• Decorating activities, plaster repair, painting, wallpapering, carpet shampooing
• Assist with annual inspections for repair inventory; tool and equipment inventory
• Seasonal maintenance (re: eaves troughs, siding, windows, air conditioners)
• Facilitate equipment or furniture moves from site to site
• Recommend contracting of more specialized repairs
• Participation in various employment related committees.
• Recording of hours spent per job with comments on each work order
• Other duties as may be assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months. In order to avoid delays in beginning a position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible.

We require the following qualifications:

• Education and/or experience in areas of general maintenance (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Previous experience in a maintenance related position
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clients, program teams and representatives
• The ability to use technology including computers, smartphones and related software like Microsoft Office
• Valid Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties
• Vehicle insurance in compliance with CMHA TVAMHS policy
• Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Experience working in an organization providing community-based mental health and/or addictions services;  
• Current certifications in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Standard CPR / First Aid, and/or ASIST
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – April 30, 2025:

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team. 

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]