building handyperson

Work setting

• Apartment / condominium complex
• Rural area
• Office building
• Commercial building
• Hotel, motel, resort

Tasks

• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• 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 minor repairs on appliances
• 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
• Production

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners / power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Steam cleaners
• Power tools
• Power lawn mowers
• Security system
• Small tractors (lawn / snow removal attachments)
• Upholstery cleaning equipment
• Snowblower

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)