Home Maintenance Worker

Better Living and Community Services•Toronto, ON

31d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for the casual position of Home Maintenance Worker. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting senior clients with lawn and garden maintenance, snow and ice removal services and light home repairs.

Requirements

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
1 year of related work experience in property maintenance, residential snow removal or in a similar role
A valid G-Class driver’s license with 3 years of experience with a clean drivers abstract
Ability to meet our insurance requirements
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. and perform the physical aspects of the job
Access to an IOS or Android data equipped smartphone
Willingness to work on an on-call basis in the winter season
Current Working at Heights/Fall Protection Training Certification or willingness to complete training within 6 months of hire
Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
Be reliable, punctual and accountable to commitments
Have access to safety boots and weather appropriate clothing

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in environmental services is an asset
Experience driving a pickup truck with trailer an asset
Basic knowledge and experience with lawn maintenance, gardening, snow removal and related equipment an asset

Responsibilities

Operate, care and properly store equipment and tools (i.e. walk behind mowers, line trimmers, backpack blowers, snow blower, pickup truck plow, hand and power tools, etc.)
Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment pertinent to daily job assignments
Conduct lawn care, gardening, yard cleanups, snow removal and light home repair services to senior clients
Conduct service quotes and review job requirements with senior Clients
Work in varied weather conditions (i.e. rain, snow, heat, etc.)
Adapt to changes in daily schedules and willingness to work on an on-call basis as required
Work independently and as part of a team
Participate in regular team meetings and training sessions as required
Adhere to safety and housekeeping procedures
Provide services in keeping with Better Living Health and Community Services’ Mission, Vision and Beliefs and Client Declaration of Values
Adhere to the principles and expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct