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JOB POSTING – CANADA SUMMER JOBS
Job Title: Building Maintenance Worker
Pay Rate: $21.50/hour
Position Type: Full-time, Contract (8 weeks total, 35 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young people facing homelessness? Join us at Wyndham House, a national leader in ending chronic youth homelessness.
We’re looking for practical, hands-on individuals who are comfortable with physical work and interested in supporting safe, welcoming living environments. This role is well suited to someone with general labor or handyman aptitude who is interested in building skills while working alongside an experienced Property Manager. Together, we can build a future where every young person has the opportunity to thrive.
Wyndham House Mission
With creative persistence and low-barrier wraparound support, Wyndham House meets youth needs to ultimately set them up for their own version of successful living.
Our Value-Based Approach
- Compassion: We listen actively, empathize, and respect without judgment.
- Equity: We recognize and address systemic barriers, ensuring everyone receives the support needed for success.
- Person-Centered: We provide low-barrier and client-focused care that meets people where they are at.
- Creative Persistence: We are responsive to complex needs and are tenacious in overcoming systemic challenges to ensure no one is left behind.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Property Manager, the Building Maintenance Worker will support the maintenance and upkeep of Wyndham House programs for the duration of the summer. This position involves general labor, routine maintenance tasks, and assisting with basic repairs in congregate living environments serving youth.
With guidance and supervision, this role supports work related to carpentry, basic plumbing repairs, HVAC support tasks, basic electrical work (non-licensed, supervised).
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist with general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of Wyndham House residential programs
- Support the Property Manager with routine labor tasks and work orders
- Use basic hand and power tools safely and appropriately
- Identify and report maintenance concerns requiring escalation
- Support upkeep of shared living spaces to ensure they meet health and safety standards
- Work within congregate living environments respectfully and professionally
- Follow safety procedures, universal precautions, and PPE requirements
- Duties as assigned.
Job Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrated practical, hands-on aptitude
- Comfort using basic tools and performing physical tasks
- Ability to follow direction and work independently once trained
- Proficiency in basic mathematics for measurements and materials
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work including standing, bending, and carrying materials
- Clear spoken and written English communication
- Reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic
- Basic computer skills, including emails, invoici
- A valid G-class license and reliable access to a personal vehicle is an asset
Requirements
- Proof of having received 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
- Must successfully pass a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Canada Summer Jobs Requirements:
- Under 30 years of age at the start of the funded position
- Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee status
- Valid SIN
International students or individuals on work, youth, or visitor visas are not eligible for the program
Wyndham House is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guelph, ON N1H 5J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
