building maintenance worker

Work site environment

• All weather conditions
• Wet / damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dirty

Work setting

• Industrial facility or establishment
• Packaging company
• Maintenance
• Construction
• Meat processing and / or packing plant / establishment

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
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate forklift
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
• Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
• Assist skilled tradespersons
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems

Instrument experience

• Mechanical

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding
• Conveyor

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Building system

Area of work experience

• Production

Equipment

• Power tools

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• 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
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities