About:

The Kettle Society supports people with mental illness to lead healthier lives by providing support services, advocacy, employment and mentoring and housing. We work to raise awareness of mental health issues, break down stigma and reduce barriers for people with mental illness. Our goal is to promote the inclusion of people living with mental illness in all aspects of society.

Kettle on Burrard has 140 units, located on Burrard Street across from St. Paul’s Hospital. This is a 16- story affordable housing project that includes community and commercial space. Easily accessible by transit.

Position: Maintenance Worker - Kettle on Burrard (KOB)

Organization: The Kettle Friendship Society

Address: Kettle on Burrard (1134 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y7)

Status: Permanent, Part Time

Hours & Days: 30 hours each week: Saturday to Tuesday: 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm

Days Off: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Salary & Compensation: $25.18 per hour + benefits

Position:

The Maintenance Worker performs maintenance and repairs related to building, grounds and equipment. Duties include carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical and plumbing maintenance and repairs. Performs administrative duties related to maintenance requests and inventory, performs grounds keeping and landscaping duties as part of the Infrastructure & Facilities team.

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12.
Two years recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education training and experience (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry or painting consistent with applicable codes and regulations).
Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1, WHMIS 2015 and Mental Health First Aid

Ability:

Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical and plumbing maintenance and repair
Ability to track receipts and maintain a balanced petty cash float
Ability to appropriately complete work orders
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with people with a mental illness
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to operate related equipment
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

As per the Provincial Health Order (PHO), you must have received full dose(s) of an approved COVID-19 vaccine in order to work at our organization. An approved COVID-19 vaccine passport must be presented at the time of hire.

We are growing! Want to have a great career and make a difference in people's lives at the same time? Check us out at www.thekettle.ca and watch our video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI1qB9mQloU&feature=emb_logo

We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive employer-paid benefit plan for full-time and part-time staff including Extended Medical and Dental coverage, and to those who are eligible, the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)

The Kettle appreciates and acknowledges the land in which we live and work on as unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please do not contact us directly about this posting.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.18 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

The schedule for this permanent part-time position is Saturday to Tuesday: 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm. Does this schedule work for you?
Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? If so, under what circumstance:

- Canadian Citizenship
- Permanent Resident
- Work Permit
- Study Permit
- No / other: __ (explain)

This position requires obtaining a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. I understand, and I am agreeable to undergo a CRC with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Answer "Yes" or "No"

Experience:

maintenance: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

WHMIS (preferred)
Occupational First Aid Level 1 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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