Youth Maintenance Worker

PROGRAM AREA: Facilities

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contract 8 weeks

HOURS/WEEK:  35 hours per week

What We Live By:

• Our Vision: A community without barriers to health and wellbeing. 

• Our Mission:
  We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all. 

• Our Values:
  Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability. 

Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as: 

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness 

• Living on low income 

• Newcomers to Canada with language barriers 

• Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues 

• Having moderate to severe disabilities 

• Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis 

• Black, mixed race and racialized populations 
• 2SLGBTQIA+
• Experiencing intersectional oppression 
• Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles 

We are seeking an energetic and motivated youth to join our team as a Youth Maintenance Worker for the summer. This hands-on role is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program. You will work closely with our facility team to ensure our indoor spaces and outdoor grounds remain safe, clean, and welcoming for the community. No prior professional experience is required; we will provide full on-the-job safety training and mentorship.

Eligibility requirements

This position is partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs fund. In order to be considered for this job you must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment contract;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment (student visas do not qualify); and,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Principal job duties

• Facility Cleaning: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize common areas or shared community spaces.
• Minor Repairs: Assist with basic tasks like painting, touch-ups, changing lightbulbs, and moving furniture.
• Waste Management: Empty facility trash and recycling bins regularly to keep the site tidy.
• Safety Checks: Report any structural hazards, property damage, or safety concerns to the supervisor.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Enjoy performing physical, hands-on tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and stand or walk for long periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the employer.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn new manual skills.
  

We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you.

Please visit our website at www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool.

Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.

If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.