Houselink Community Homes is a leader in the field of supportive housing and recovery for people living with Mental Illness. We have the following opening for individuals interested in joining our progressive workplace.

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The Maintenance Worker is responsible for:

• Performing a variety of maintenance repairs and tasks in residential buildings

• Communicating with members of the maintenance department, other staff and tenants

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This position requires a person who:

• has demonstrated skill and experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting & dry-wall, electrical work and mechanical systems and is familiar with fire safety equipment;

• has good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with team members and residents;

• has knowledge of life safety systems, fire code, building code, Residential Tenancies Act; and Occupational Health & Safety Act;

• demonstrated organizational and administrative skills including ability to maintain records, schedule priorities, make adjustments for emergencies and see work through to completion;

• can on occasion, work outside regular work hours, and is available for on-call service;

• is able to adhere to practices and procedures of Occupational Health & Safety;

• has a Valid Driver’s license and access to an appropriately insured car or van; and

• is able to promote positive interaction with psychiatric survivors

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Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a Criminal Records Check. Houselink is committed to the hiring of staff with lived experience with mental health challenges. Therefore, the information obtained from the criminal records check will be used only for determining whether the applicant represents any potential harm to our service participants.

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Houselink has an equity hiring policy and is committed providing an inclusive selection process. Applications are encouraged from people with lived experience of mental health challenges and other equity seeking groups. Houselink will provide accommodation, upon request, to ensure a fair and equitable process.