Join us at Ottawa Community Housing, where we are more than a home to about 33,000 tenants across approximately 15,000 homes. As Ottawa's largest social and affordable housing provider, ranking second largest in Ontario and fourth largest in Canada, we're committed to enhancing tenant well-being through partnerships with local service providers and support agencies. 

At OCH, diversity and equal opportunities are at the core of our workplace culture. We strive to mirror the vibrant communities of our city and have been honoured as the National Capital Region's Top Employer every year since 2018.    

WE ARE PROUD BECAUSE EVERY DAY WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Together, we're transforming tenants' lives by “providing more than a home, because we care”.    

What we offer:

Joining OCH means making a meaningful difference every day. We provide opportunities to positively impact your community in multiple ways. Recognizing that our employees are the cornerstone of our organization, we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work options, professional development opportunities, health and wellness programs, and more.

What we seek:

OCH is looking for a resourceful Maintenance Worker to assist our tenants regarding any of their maintenance needs. Reporting to the Property Manager, the Maintenance Worker will help to repair, and upkeep occupied and vacant units, as well as common areas and grounds.

Maintenance Worker with OCH:

Providing high quality, affordable solutions to our tenants is our organization’s mission. As the maintenance worker you will be the key to making this mission a success. You will deliver change and create a positive impact in our tenant’s lives everyday and no two days will be the same. You will be the reason that our tenants can live comfortably in their homes knowing that their problems will be solved.

As a Maintenance Worker, some of the things you will do include:

•        Complete repairs and improvements to OCH properties (interior and exterior)
•        Repair or replace electrical hardware (i.e., smoke detectors, switches, and doorbells.)
•        Install or repair plumbing fixtures
•        Clean up of vacant units and yard
•        Maintain and test emergency lighting systems, fire extinguishers and other emergency tools
•        Represent OCH in a positive manner

As a Maintenance Worker, you can look forward to:

•        Unique and ever-changing work tasks every new day
•        A supportive team
•        A safe environment
•        Using your knowledge and skills to create a positive change in communities

What you bring:

Education & Experience:            

A typical candidate will have the following qualifications and experience.  Exceptional candidates with different qualifications will be considered at the discretion of the employer if demonstrated experience, knowledge, and ability warrant.

•        Completion of Grade 10
•        Oral fluency, reading and writing abilities in English
•        Relevant training in building maintenance
•        Minimum of two (2) years experience in construction or building maintenance
•        Working knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation
•        Working knowledge of hand and power tools

Skills and abilities:

•        Effective communication skills
•        Ability to overcome social and cultural barriers to communication
•        Ability to follow protocols while performing maintenance tasks
•        Possess physical and technical capabilities to perform related duties
•        Ability to speak French or additional languages commonly used by OCHC tenants is an asset
•        Ability to effectively manage and address the needs of individuals with diverse socio-economical challenges
•        Competent at using electronic devices such as smartphones and/or tablets

Work conditions:

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) on-site position.

Other requirements:

•        Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
•        Possess a valid Class “G” driver’s license or equivalent

OCH is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please notify Human Resources and we will work with you to jointly address your needs.

Apply now!