Camp Maintenance and Cleaning Staff - Camp Otonabee (Seasonal)

YMCA of the National Capital Region • Ottawa, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is a charity dedicated to helping Canadians improve their lives since 1851. The YMCA of the National Capital Region serves people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, working to address critical social needs and fostering a community where everyone belongs and can reach their full potential. This seasonal summer contract position requires a commitment to the Y's mission and core values: excellence, compassion, dignity, accountability, and inclusion. The YMCA of the National Capital Region is a great workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering meaningful jobs and opportunities for growth. This role is a new vacancy.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cleaning products, material, and equipment
• Fluent in English, oral and written
• Valid Standard First and CPR “C” certification (or be willing to obtain one)
• Valid permit to work in Canada
• A Police Record check, not more than 6 months old is required
• Semi-annually, staff must complete the mandatory training for the protection of Children & Youth and submit the certificate of completion.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic facility maintenance functions such as painting, plumbing, electrical and general repairs is considered as asset.
• Experience in landscaping duties, including lawn care, wood chipping, and raking is considered as asset

Responsibilities

• Operation of the heating and cooling system, including monitoring of gauges and control systems, troubleshooting, minor repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Advise management of area in need of long term and or immediate attention
• Provide hands on services in the area of cleaning
• Ensure prescribed cleaning procedures and sequences
• Ensure that proper cleaning products and tools are used according to directions
• General repairs to walls including patching, sanding & painting
• Change lights & ballasts and clean lenses, as needed
• Lock changes
• General cleaning duties in front and back of house areas.
• Facility grounds maintenance including lawn cutting
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks on facility equipment outlined by the Facility Coordinator
• Basic plumbing repairs including unplugging sinks & toilets
• Basic electrical repairs including repairs to receptacles, light switches and ballasts
• Operates hand tools such as saws, drills, etc.
• Follows safe work practices and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (fall assist would be an asset)
• Completes work orders as assigned

Benefits

• Free YMCA gym membership
• Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)
• Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan
• Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation
• Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed