Location: Timmins, ON

Job type: Full-time–35 hours per week

Closing Date: February 19, 2025

What you’ll do in the role

·   Coordinate, perform, assign, recommend and record routine, preventative and urgent facilities repairs, maintenance, troubleshooting and housekeeping on architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.

·   Assist in the preparation of equipment and maintenance schedules, coordination of maintenance projects in order to maintain facility components and equipment; ensuring equipment is in proper working order; repairing and maintaining equipment and facilities as necessary and source contractors if necessary.

·   Completes minor repairs to buildings and equipment including, but not limited to interior and exterior painting; drywall/plaster patching; tile replacement; door and door hardware; minor adjustments to mechanical and electrical systems where a licensed trade is not required etc.

·   Respond to inquiries regarding conditions/maintenance requirements, analyzes the situation(s), implements problem solving techniques (i.e. researching, testing, contacting appropriate parties etc.) and makes recommendations to the Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor.

·   Performs regular inspection of active work sites and reports back to the Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor.

·   Maintain current knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation, regulations and best practices.

·   Respond to facility related alarms, make appropriate on-site assessments and inform the Manager Facilities and Energy Management.

·   Maintain an accurate inventory of tools and supplies, including custodial items, required for day-to-day operations, as well as records pertaining to warranties and works performed at each location.

·   Setup, takedown, and other related facilities operations associated with special events and programming.

·   Winterizing and de-winterizing seasonal facilities and infrastructure.

·   Assist the Supervisor in arranging the annual certifications as required and conducting regular inspections of safety devices within municipal facilities including but not limited to, defibrillators (AED’s), extinguishers, first aid kits and periodic testing of emergency lighting and fire pull stations.

·   Assist in performing and/or arranging for property maintenance and repairs as required that relate to facility maintenance.

·   Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services

·         Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.

·         KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages and a safe working environment.

·         Training opportunities to support your success in the role.

·         A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS).

·         Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.

·         Competitive vacation leaves.

What you bring to the table

·   Post-secondary education related to facility management and/or skilled trade with 1-3 years experience in facility management, trade or general construction.

·   Red Seal endorsement in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical or similar trade considered an asset.

·   Cultural awareness / knowledge of First Nations culture.

·   Knowledge of facility operations including facility automation, security, building maintenance and risk management gained through experience in property/building maintenance.

·   Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code as well as constructions forms and standards.

·   Ability to work collaboratively and to elicit cooperation from others.

·   Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of competing and urgent demands.

·   Ability to lift to 50 pounds. Above would require team lift.

·   Must be able to work under minimal supervision.

·   Must possess a valid class “G” driver’s license.

·   Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Please refer to our website: www.kunuwanimano.com for employment opportunities.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our agency a better place to work. Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.