maintenance worker, building

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 24 to 36 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

Shelter for the homeless

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• 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
• Perform minor repairs on appliances
• Perform safety and security checks
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors)

Area of work experience

Cleaning

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

Mileage paid

Other benefits

Free parking available

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
14 days ago