Maintenance Mechanic (Facility)

Job Description:

Syl Apps Youth Center is located in Oakville, Ontario, at Trafalgar and the QEW. SAYC is licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and is a not for profit organization providing paediatric mental health services in Ontario for more than 40 years. SAYC is a 24/7 facility with youth living on site in a secure setting. The youth attend school and receive therapeutic and mental health supports daily.

Reporting to the Regional Admin Manager - Syl Apps Youth Centre, the Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible to work, within an interdisciplinary team, in maintaining the building systems & infrastructure (HVAC, plumbing, life safety, electrical, security, structural, exterior landscaping) in optimum condition while working closely with colleagues, tradespersons, engineers, consultants, regulatory inspectors, Infrastructure Ontario and its agents. The Maintenance Mechanic will also be responsible for carrying out minor repairs throughout the facility (including painting, carpentry, flooring, furniture, grass cutting, etc.).

This position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 213 group.

Hourly Pay Range - Step 1: $27.96 - Step 2: $29.52 - Step 3: $30.77

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, minor repairs and preventative care to the facility and equipment.
• Building and machinery upkeep & maintenance
• Scheduling/liaising with trades and contractors for third party contracts
• Safe maintenance and working procedures
• Conduct routine service, maintenance & inspections on HVAC & plumbing systems
• Ability to view and make changes to BAS, Building Automation Systems
• Auditing and improving maintenance processes
• Complete and enforcement of all duties in accordance with Kinark’s Health and Safety Policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Occasional overtime/after-hours as well as to share the on-call phone duties with other team members.
• Rotating shift work will be required as part of building systems and infrastructure maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Licensed tradesperson or working towards license (i.e. electrician, plumber, industrial maintenance mechanic, HVAC mechanic, etc.) is required
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the field
  • Experience working in a large centre or facility such as a school, recreational centre, or hospital would be an asset.
• Must be able to work in an unpredictable & changing environment
• Must be able to multi-task
• Experience in electrical, carpentry/painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning required
• Must have good verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate to all levels. Must be self-starting, inwardly motivated and a proactive individual. Needs to be able to work productively within a team with minimal supervision.
• This position will require rotating shift work
• This position requires good visual acuity and some lifting and bending. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Conditions of employment include but not limited to: Successful Criminal Broad Record Police Check and Pre-Employment Medical.

** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment

Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at kinark.jobs@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.