As the Building Maintenance Worker, you will be assisting Building Engineers in maintaining the building systems, as well as assisting Building Service Workers in maintaining the cleaning standards of the facilities (Program Centre). 

What you’ll be doing:  

To ensure that all furniture, fixtures, fittings, ceilings, walls, floors, and landscaping areas are in good condition, and to assist Building Engineers in maintaining and operating the DDC and swimming pool systems at the Program Centre   

• Handle decorative repair and installation (e.g. Carpentry, masonry, painting wall and floor finishing)  

• Troubleshoot all base building and pool system (Cooling/Heating system, Pool & Hot tub, Plumbing, Electrical.) 

• Check the swimming pool systems and maintain water quality  

• Perform Chemical testing in Chill Water loop, Heating Hot water loop and swimming pool & hot tub 

• Assist building engineers in maintaining functional operation of the building systems (e.g. DDC System, Security System)  

• Daily building repairs and maintenance 

• Maintain daily records and logs  

• Assisting co-workers with work orders and responding to guests’ request and building emergencies (e.g., work orders, leaks, temperature requests & fire alarms) 

• Able to work early morning, late night and weekends  

• Other duties as assigned (including but not limited to Room set-up/janitorial service) 

What you’ll need:  

• Pool Operator level 1 Certificate preferred   

• One to two (1-2) years’ experience and skills in painting, building maintenance and repairs; carpentry, masonry, minor electrical repairs and custodial work 

• Current Building Service Worker Certification and/or two – three years recent relevant experience  

• Working knowledge of mechanical & electrical building systems is an asset (e.g. DDC security, HVAC) 

• Experience in an aquatic environment operating and maintaining pool systems is an asset  

• Knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products, WHIMIS 

• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients is essential  

• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite products   

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required 

What we offer:   

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:   

• Extended medical and dental benefits      

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)   

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions     

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members    

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.    

• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre   

• Discounts at our YWCA Hotel     

• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres  

Pay Rate: $29.22 per hour

This is an IUOE position