building handyperson

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Manufacturing or production

Tasks

• 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
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Work with minimal supervision
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Repair machine tools and parts
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
• Assist skilled tradespersons

Equipment

• Power tools

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or 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.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience