**Job Title:** Facilities Maintenance Technician

**Location:** Covenant House Toronto

**Employment Type:** Full Time - Permanent Onsite

**About Us:**
Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked, or at risk, we offer a wide range of 24/7 services to more than 300 young people each day. We educate and advocate for long-term change to improve the lives of vulnerable youth. Our comprehensive programs and services are supported by our generous donors.

**Role Overview:**
We are hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team. You will inspect different equipment and perform basic to mid-level repairs or preventative maintenance as required.

**Responsibilities:**
- Conduct routine inspections of premises, grounds, and equipment.
- Perform emergency and preventative maintenance.
- Handle basic and general repairs and maintenance.
- Oversee contractors for professional repairs.
- Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them.
- Repair machines, equipment, fixtures, or structures as necessary.
- Respond to various maintenance requests.
- Undertake all other duties as required.

**Qualifications and Experience:**
- Proven maintenance experience.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Related degree from a technical college (preferred).
- Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
- Ability to dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to replace defective parts.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs.
- Proficiency with common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
- Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
- Basic to moderate knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Eye for detail and a professional presentation and attitude.
- Ability to maintain focus while working independently.
- Strong time management skills.

**Application Process:**
Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter by January 16, 2025. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Diversity and Inclusion:**
At Covenant House Toronto, we believe in fostering a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful, and safe for all staff. We strive to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups, including Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, requests for accommodation will be accepted as part of our recruitment process.

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