Kiwanis Homes has been providing affordable, safe, and sustainable housing communities for families since 1982. We currently own and manage approximately 1,100 apartment units, townhouses, and single-family homes in the Hamilton and Brantford areas, and we are growing. 

Position Objective
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness both inside and outside of 21 and 71 Sanford and 6 Acorn.

To be successful in this position you will consistently demonstrate the following 3 core competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Common Sense and Good Judgement
• Personal Credibility

General Responsibilities:

• Clean laundry, common lobby, and hallway areas daily
• Maintain property grounds year-round, including performing daily walk inspections of complex to ensure standards are kept regarding litter, security lighting, playground equipment, and trees/tree branches.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper and safe working conditions.
• Maintain supply inventory and communicate need to re-order, as necessary.
• Perform all cleaning for vacant units/turnovers.

When requested by the Manager of Facilities and Maintenance:

• Deliver correspondence to units.
• Accompany Property Support and Quality Control staff during annual unit and fire inspections.
• Conduct inspections for move-outs and when repairs, painting, and cleaning is completed.
• Back-up coverage for the current Superintendent
• Performs other duties which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position and assigned by the Manager of Facilities and Maintenance.

Garbage Duties (Daily):

• Check garbage chutes and tidy up garbage rooms in the morning and afternoon in both buildings.
• Check all stairwells in both buildings in the morning and again in the afternoon while checking garbage rooms. Pick up garbage along the way.
• Monitor garbage containers in front of both buildings and the underground and change them as needed.
• General clean-up of the parking lot and around both buildings as needed.
• Place all garbage bins for pick-up on designated days at designated locations and clean garbage rooms.

Seasonal Duties – Winter

• Monitor the performance of snow removal contractors for roadways and report concerns to Manager of Facilities and Maintenance.
• Clear snow using a snow blower and/or shovel from all sidewalks, walkways, entrances, and stairs on the property, including areas around fire hydrants. Apply salt, sand, or other ice-melting substances to these locations.
• Monitor the ramps to the underground parking garages to ensure they are working and clear of the heavy volume of snow.
• Record weather and ground conditions daily.

Seasonal Duties – Spring/Summer/Fall:

• Monitor the performance of landscaping contractors for grass cutting, weed control, and report concerns to Manager of Facilities and Maintenance.

Incident Reporting:
Document the following incidents and promptly forward the reports to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance:

• Domestic disputes.
• Noise complaints (after having responded to them).
• Vandalism.
• All incidents that resulted in attendance by Police, EMS, or Fire Services.
• All incidents of suspected or confirmed child abuse or neglect.
• When necessary, contact by-law enforcement for unroadworthy or improperly parked vehicles and submit a report to the Manager of Facilities and Maintenance.

Emergencies – fire, gas leak, flood, accidents, criminal activity, storm damage

• If the tenant has not done so and the emergency warrants, call 911.
• Request incident number from attending emergency service.
• Document all incident details.
• Contact the office and/or Manager of Facilities and Maintenance immediately.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications Required:

• Have proven experience in all facets of cleaning and minor maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Possess excellent English communication (listening, speaking, and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Able and willing to maintain a professional working relationship with other staff.
• Experience working with diverse populations and in organizations with multiple sites is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with social housing and/or non-for-profit organizations is a strong asset.

Working Conditions

• The frequency of some or all duties may need to be adjusted from time to time.
• Be bondable.

Regular work week is 20 hours a week, 5 hours a day, Monday-Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (medical leave replacement; unknown time frame)

Will be required to meet with the Manager of Facilities and Maintenance and attend staff meetings, workshops, and training sessions from time to time.
TO APPLY:
Please contact the Employment Specialist you are working with at Centre for Skills Development to express interest. 
OR
Non-registered applicants, please contact your nearest Centre for Skills Employment Services office to find out how to apply:
• Burlington: 905-333-3499 x 150
• Oakville: 905-333-3499 x 421
• Milton: 905-333-3499 x 459
• Mississauga: 905-333-3499 x 462 

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