Residential Building Attendant
About The Position
Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults, with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is the first and most essential step in achieving independence for individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting
- Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
- Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
- Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries
- Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
- Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
- A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
- Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Nice To Haves
- Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
Responsibilities
- Administrative tasks related to property management such as: rent collection, security deposits, petty cash
- Maintenance work and repair duties such as repairing furniture, installing switches, replacing plugs, and other basic appliance repairs
- Prepares estimates of maintenance and repair costs for management
- Performs a variety of cleaning duties, garbage removal, and monitors disposal services
- Monitors condition and cleanliness of client rooms, and ensures a safe and secure environment
- Will assist new staff, oversee volunteers, and work with all staff to ensure facilities meet the needs of guests
- Maintains manual and computerized reports and records on an ongoing basis
- Job duties may have a few disagreeable factors
- Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
- Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
