Residential Maintenance Person Jobs

Human Services/Peel Housing Corporation

OPSEU Local 280

Status 1 Regular Full-time

Salary Range $25.45/hr-$29.46/hr

Location 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga and must be able to travel to all Peel Living sites in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon.

Hours of work 40 hours/week

Who we are  Peel Living provides safe, affordable housing options to low and moderate income earners in Peel Region. Peel Living is committed to fulfilling our vision and mission by providing quality housing options, connecting tenants to supports to maintain their tenancy and ensuring its assets and finances are managed responsibly.

What you will do in this role

• Performs other duties as required
• Maintains vehicle and equipment in a neat and tidy condition
• Performs all scheduled maintenance functions on specified building equipment and refers major electrical, heating and water system faults on repairs to the Supervisor of Technical Services for required action
• Monitors standards of work performed on site by service contractors and reports problems or concerns to the Supervisor of Technical Services
• Ensures preventative maintenance requirements are fulfilled by performing services required to correct or prevent breakdowns of equipment.
• Performs limited supervisory duties of summer students and part-time help as requested/required by Supervisor of Technical Services
• Assists Fire and Life Safety Specialist in ensuring all fire safety equipment and systems throughout the buildings are maintained and checked in accordance with established corporate standards. Brings problems to the attention of Fire and Life Safety Specialist or site staff as appropriate
• Compiles maintenance information for administrative purposes in a neat and accurate manner and on time
• Review work requests and schedules own work according to priorities
• Records all equipment/supply purchases
• Monitors inventory of maintenance supplies and determines equipment needs for the effective performance of assigned tasks. Arranges for pick-up of supplies through approved vendors
• Identifies areas of possible cost savings to the Supervisor of Technical Services and strives to ensure cost effectiveness of Maintenance Section at all times

What the role requires

• Work is performed under the supervision of Supervisor of Technical Services; however, must have ability to work independently
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with the public, tenants, Superintendents, Property Managers and outside trades/contractors
• Basic mathematical skills to ensure purchases are cost efficient
• Professional Designation in Mechanical Systems, Plumbing or Fire Protection is an asset
• Access is available to other Superintendents for support and advice
• Organizational skills to prioritize maintenance work
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance requirements (fire, electrical, and mechanical systems)
• Technical skills to complete minor electrical, plumbing and equipment repairs
• Must have an Ontario “G” driver’s license in good standing

Copy David Kang, President, OPSEU Local 280

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us

• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis

Interview Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected].

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.