maintenance worker, building

Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential renovation
• Repair
• Maintenance
• Apartment building
• Repair and maintenance services

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Tasks

• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• 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
• Recommend improvements in inspection, licensing and safety standards
• Provide information for maintenance plans to ensure that maintenance and production objectives are met
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
• Inspect subcontractors work to ensure quality and conformity with plans and specifications
• Complete detailed inspection documentation
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer assisted records management system

Type of experience

• Fire safety inspection

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Regulations knowledge

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid