Maintenance Technician

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Accountabilities:
Maintenance Duties:
Is familiar with all aspects of building systems and building operations; is conversant with all safety, fire, and building codes.
Ensures established building standards and efficiencies are maintained.
Monitors building equipment to confirm operating at optimal and safe level.
Performs scheduled maintenance.
Conducts regular site inspections ensuring that the building(s), equipment, and plant(s) meet scheduled and periodic maintenance requirements, and contractual services meet expectations.
Performs repairs requiring basic skills as an electrician, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, or painter.
Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
Maintains and adjusts computerized programs for all systems, including but not limited to, building automation, lighting controls, and security access controls.
Responds to emergency conditions and performs assigned duties during emergency evacuations (including drills).
Responds to emergency calls after hours and report accordingly.
Ensures contractors performing maintenance have access to required areas and are adequately managed.
Ensures Daily Safety Inspection Checklist is completed.
Assists in furniture assembly and moves.
May monitor improvement and capital projects as requested by the Facility Manager.
May assist tenants in obtaining required services as assigned by the Facility Manager.
Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures, performing responsibilities effectively as outlined in the job description and as assigned from time to time.
May participate in annual safety inspections.
Administrative:
Files all contractor maintenance reports and keep all records accessible in accordance with The Salvation Army Accreditation Standards.
Maintains all maintenance logs as required.
Maintains all required inventories at approved levels; takes inventory as assigned by supervisor.
Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking.
Assists supervisor as assigned in preparing schedules for repairing and maintaining the facility.
Develops and maintains an up-to-date Maintenance Technician position manual.
Refers all expenditures to the Facility Manager for approval unless arranged otherwise.
Prepares request for purchase order requisitions following established guidelines.
Completes and maintains monthly reports/logs as required by accreditation standards, and legislative/health and safety.
Attends daily departmental meetings.
Attends monthly coaching.
Attends other meetings as requested by the Facility Manager.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Internal: Team members in the program, manager(s) and/or director(s).
External: Contractors and service providers.
MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:
Reports directly to: Facility Manager
Direct reports for this position: N/A
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
Is a good steward when using maintenance supplies and equipment and ensure they are properly stored.
The incumbent has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Will be required to work at all CS(C) sites, which includes traveling between sites using personal or company vehicle (< 25% travel).
Machinery noise.
Working in restricted spaces and heights (performing overhead maintenance and/or repair work up to 35 feet up).
Varying temperatures (heat/cold) including working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and toxic chemicals, aggressive behaviours, and verbal abuse.
Working with moving objects and sharp objects.
Electrical hazards.
Dealing with people with aggressive behaviors.
Work schedule may impact life (weeknights & weekends).
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
High School diploma and completed Building Operator B certificate course or apprenticeship in a related facility operations field (or equivalent if out of province) required.
Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search.
Satisfactory Child Intervention Check.
Alberta Class 5 Drivers License and satisfactory Alberta Driver’s Abstract.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
Two years of prior related specialized experience focused on building operations, including heat plant, HVAC and general repairs (i.e., electrical, plumbing).
Experience with small engine repairs is a strong asset.
Ability to use computers and related technology (i.e., Outlook, Word Processing, creating, and managing EXCEL spreadsheets).
Good understanding of building operation components (i.e. HVAC, DHW, Fire Protection system).