maintenance man / woman, buildings

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Motel
• Commercial building
• Hotel, motel, resort

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
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
• Repair electrical appliances and components
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners / power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Steam cleaners
• Upholstery cleaning equipment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• 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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available