HOUSING MAINTENANCE WORKER

Reporting Relationship
The Housing Maintenance Worker works under the direction of the Capital Projects & Public Works Department Manager.

Position Objective
The Housing Maintenance Worker is responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of band property and band housing. 

Essential Functions

• Ensures that the band buildings and band property are properly maintained daily by completing minor repairs
• Repair Elder Residences
• Maintenance of walkways and keep them clear of snow, ice and debris.
• Assist with maintaining the roads during the winter months by snow ploughing and working on snow removal vehicles, changing tires, etc.
• Operates equipment relating to grass cutting
• Ensures equipment is maintained and serviced appropriately regularly to avoid breakdowns.
• Abides by MFN personnel policy and occupational health and safety practices.
• Completes daily logs and submits to Department Manager as required.
• Maintain accurate records on all equipment in relation to maintenance, repairs and location of equipment always
• Completes daily logs and submits to Department Manager as required.
• Responsible for direct supervision of more that one (1) employee
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License – Class G, preferred Class DZ
• WHIMIS
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety standards and practices
• Must adhere to the use of personal safety equipment (i.e. steel toe boots, safety vest, etc.)
• Basic mechanical and electrical training
• Must have previous renovation and/or carpentry experience and training
• Planning and organization skills for working schedule and/or work priorities
• Working knowledge of computer software is an asset

Other  

CRC/VSS Rationale:  M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory.  Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges.  The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original.

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work related and one character) and copies of education certifications to:

INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca