ABOUT YELLOW BRICK HOUSE:
Yellow Brick House is a leading provider of life-saving services to women, families and children who have experienced violence and abuse. We offer emergency shelter, individual, group and child counselling, legal support services, and transitional housing support.
PROFILE:
The Property Maintenance Administrator is responsible for overseeing common maintenance issues across multiple properties, performing minor repairs as well as recommending and working with contractors for infrastructure and renovation projects. This position will address a host of common property issues, such as electrical, plumbing and heating. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with various building and safety regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Maintenance and Administration:
- Maintain schedule of required monthly and annual inspections and arrange for inspections to take place.
- Maintain contact list of primary tradespeople for security system, fire safety and maintenance.
- Coordinate all maintenance-related and capital improvement activities within all properties.
- Initiating, performing & overseeing approved maintenance projects
- Contribute suggestions for property improvement needs for grant applications and work with contractors to provide quotes for same
- Perform repairs and routine property inspections.
- Oversee the general maintenance and cleanliness of the properties.
- Develop scopes of work for small improvements/services and seek out qualified contractors to provide quotation.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing, collaborating on approved vendor list, and keeping vendor list updated.
- Coordinate and oversee trades people/contractors, inspecting work and monitoring quality of work and ensuring work is carried out in accordance with and building/license and statutory requirements.
- Respond to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
- Ensure health and safety standards of all facilities are met.
- Schedule and participate in regular fire drills.
- Respond to emergency calls when directed by the manager.
- Train maintenance volunteers and assign them to appropriate tasks.
- Keep accurate records of all maintenance problems and repairs at all locations.
- Keep up to date record of purchase dates of major equipment i.e., HVAC.
- Record any health and safety issues and how they were resolved.
- Escalate complaints, violations, and compliance issues to Management.
- Ensure the grounds are maintained.
- Other duties as required.
Engagement
· Communicate fully and openly with supervision; keeping supervisor fully informed of relevant client and staff member information, at all times.
· Active positive participation in regular team meetings
· Maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times.
· Keeps up-to date on issues relating to gender-based violence and evidence-based practices for intervention as it pertains to woman and children.
- Maintain community awareness of Yellow Brick House programs throughout York Region
- Acts as a Brand Ambassador for the Yellow Brick House
- Participates in internal/external committees as required.
- Attend training sessions as required.
- Works in a team environment; provides support and information to team members and assists other staff when required.
· Fosters and maintains an anti-oppression working environment.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
· Property Maintenance & Operational Readiness
· Response and Service Delivery
· Regulatory Compliance and Safety
· Contractor Vendor Performance
· Asset & Maintenance Documentation
· Collaboration and Customer Service
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
· Diploma in business administration or equivalency.
· Vocational or Trade school Certification Preferred
· Comprehensive knowledge of plumbing, heating, HVAC, and electrical systems.
· Comprehensive Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Building Code Act, Fire Safety Code, etc.,
· Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
· Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices
· Experience with using power and hand tools.
· A current police vulnerable sector screening (VSS) is required.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications.
· Familiar and comfortable with technology-assisted platforms, specifically video conferencing, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.
· Capable of working in a multidisciplinary environment with a variety of community professionals.
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
· Working knowledge of application of Anti-Oppressive and Feminist frameworks
· Valid Driver’s License and confirmation of $1 M liability insurance with access
to vehicle.
Compensation: The compensation for the position is$55,000/year
This is currently an existing position and is a fixed term contract - 6 months
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9am-4:30pm, Onsite at various locations. (ONSITE)
How to Apply: Please send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]
Accommodation
Yellow Brick House is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce and is committed to hiring practices that are fair and equitable. The company and its hiring managers always seek to hire the most qualified candidate for a position. A protected characteristic under the Human Rights Code is never used against a person during the hiring process.
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have hands on experience coordinating trades or performing maintenance related tasks
Experience:
- Property Maintenance: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario G Driver's License and reliable access to travel (required)
Work Location: In person
