building maintenance worker

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Private residence

Tasks

• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform safety and security checks
• Supervise other workers
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners / power sweepers
• Power tools
• Power lawn mowers
• Swimming pool maintenance and cleaning equipment
• Snowblower

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer