Career Opportunities

Position Description: Under the direct supervision of the FWFN Housing Manager, ensures the efficient and
cost-effective maintenance for band housing, including existing Section 95 housing units.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections of homes/units covering annual roof inspections and repairs, maintenance on all doors, exits, etc.
• Develop and implement schedules and procedures for inspections and preventative maintenance programs.
• Make adjustment and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems, and contract tradespersons for major repairs
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs and repairs.
• Install, repair and maintain domestic plumbing fixtures and systems
• May perform carpentry or other trade work during home repair or renovation activities
• Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
• Ensure Quality control and inspections
• Work with the Housing Manager towards resolving issues concerning the existing low rental units
• Ensure that tenants and prospective tenants have a clear understanding of their rights, responsibilities and obligations
• Accompany prospective tenants on inspections of rental houses and collaborate with them on inspection finds
• Prepare and submit a written monthly activity report to the Housing Manager
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Housing Manager

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the home construction, renovation and repair industry or experience as a general construction labourer.
• Completion of post-secondary school or trade school an asset.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical (small pumps, motors, etc.) and blueprint reading.
• Ability to perform physical/manual labour.
• Knowledge of the purchase order system.
• Ability to write reports.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Good organizational and supervisory skills.
• Good working knowledge of labour codes, particularly Occupational Health and Safety.

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Ontario Drivers License and use of personal vehicle.
• Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance is required.

Hourly Wage: To be determined

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Posting Closing Date: Applications consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3) references must be received by: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Please direct your application to the attention of:
Human Resources – Recruitment
Ph: 807-623-9543 ext. 301
Email: jobs@fwfn.com

We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.