maintenance worker, building

Work site environment

• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Office building
• Restaurant

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
• Advertise vacancy
• Balance rent roll
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform minor repairs on appliances
• Perform safety and security checks
• Show apartments and offices to prospective tenants
• 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
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners / power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Polishing machines
• Waxing 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

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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