Who We Are
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:
Position Purpose summary:
Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repair procedures on all mechanical equipment and utility systems at the Ministry Unit under the supervision of the Managing Director/Supervisor.
This is a temporary position for a 3-month period.
Accountabilities:

Job Duties

• Implements preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends and performs minor and some moderate repairs (program vehicles, faucet, toilets and light fixtures);
• Undertakes minor renovation projects including dry walling, minor electrical repairs, plumbing; carpentry, and painting; reports safety concerns and major repair issues
• Conducts minor troubleshooting of building systems;
• Assists in developing specifications for tenders and in monitoring quality of workmanship of outside contractors and/or maintenance personnel;
• Ensures supplies are received, stored, and redistributed to the appropriate departments;
• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends repairs and purchases as required;
• Maintains a personal log book. Record all tasks undertaken during shift;
• Contacts contractors for service as outlined in pre-established documents;
• Understand, communicate and ensure that all employees’ health and safety is of 1st priority by means of safety huddles, safety notifications, supervisory communication, and utilization of regulations and company policies policy and procedures.
• Oversee equipment and repair parts data entry and management.
• Ensures the general upkeep of the facility including all scheduled maintenance weekly, monthly, yearly…etc.
• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as mowing lawns, keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, cleaning main floor windows outside, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks, gardening/watering and pruning shrubs, raking
• Monitors security and reports breaches
• Communicates regularly with Managing Director and if needed The Occupational Health and Safety Committee in-house.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Written and Verbal Communication

• Written logbook will be maintained, completes maintenance forms, requests quotes from outside contractors, Liaises with outside agencies for facility inspections

• Implements preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends and performs minor and some moderate repairs (program vehicles, faucet, toilets and light fixtures);
• Undertakes minor renovation projects including dry walling, minor electrical repairs, plumbing; carpentry, and painting; reports safety concerns and major repair issues
• Conducts minor troubleshooting of building systems;
• Assists in developing specifications for tenders and in monitoring quality of workmanship of outside contractors and/or maintenance personnel;
• Ensures supplies are received, stored, and redistributed to the appropriate departments;
• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends repairs and purchases as required;
• Maintains a personal log book. Record all tasks undertaken during shift;
• Contacts contractors for service as outlined in pre-established documents;
• Understand, communicate and ensure that all employees’ health and safety is of 1st priority by means of safety huddles, safety notifications, supervisory communication, and utilization of regulations and company policies policy and procedures.
• Oversee equipment and repair parts data entry and management.
• Ensures the general upkeep of the facility including all scheduled maintenance weekly, monthly, yearly…etc.
• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as mowing lawns, keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, cleaning main floor windows outside, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks, gardening/watering and pruning shrubs, raking
• Monitors security and reports breaches
• Communicates regularly with Managing Director and if needed The Occupational Health and Safety Committee in-house.
• Performs other duties as assigne