Maintenance and Facilities Worker I

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance & Facilities Worker I is responsible for performing entry level commercial building maintenance, to ensure that County commercial buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner. The position performs a variety of maintenance duties in accordance with established operational procedures and policies of the County and applicable legislation.

** Anticipated contract length: 3 months, with possibility of extension **

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Conduct general commercial building maintenance including grounds maintenance (i.e. Winter & Summer), collection and disposal of refuse when required.

2. Monitor inventory of supplies and storage of materials, completing requisitions as required.

3. Maintain records, upload documentation, utilize approved systems and follow preventative maintenance plans, schedules as required.

4. Utilize, reconcile County purchasing card and create/receive purchase orders using approved systems.

5. Open and close County facilities and ensure they are secure as required.

6. Monitor cleanliness and conditions of assigned County facilities and report areas of concern via approved communication procedure and systems.

7. Act on immediate priorities (e.g. spills, accidents, full refuse container removal, clogged toilets) as required.

8. Ensure grounds are tidy as directed.

9. Paint buildings when required, (Interior & Exterior).

10. Meeting room set up and clean up, set up includes furniture placement, display tools and assisting meeting groups. Clean up includes furniture storage, cleaning furniture/equipment and cleaning physical space, as required at assigned facilities.

11. Assist with County events including setup, tear down, clean-up, and parking duties.

12. Monitor site related manual and computerized systems throughout County facilities as required.

13. Maintain records, utilize approved systems and follow preventative conservation schedules as required.

14. Conduct deliveries and pick-ups as required.

15. Attend staff meetings as required.

16. Provide coverage within the workroom when required.

17. Comply with Provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

18. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

19. Regular business hours (Monday to Friday)

20. Other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:

• Acts with the Customer in Mind

• Ensures Accountability

• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes

• Collaborates

• Communicates with Impact

• Is Resilient

• Is Punctual

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

• Grade 12 diploma. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.

• Valid G class driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

• Criminal Records Check that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire.

• Ability to carry out instructions.

• Ability to do detailed or routine work accurately.

• Manual quickness, dexterity, and initiative required.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to learn and operate in a fast paced, multi-functional environment where priorities change regularly.

• Ability to act independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

• Ability to safely use custodial equipment and tools.

• Excellent customer and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate basic mathematical, written communication and computer skills.

• “Handyperson” skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical abilities considered an asset.

• Building automation systems knowledge considered an asset.

• Sound oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to deal with physically demanding duties.

• Available for after-hours emergency response to building(s)

• Good working knowledge of WHMIS.

• Good working knowledge of maintenance & operation of power equipment (power tools, lawn mowers and trimmers, lawn tractor, snow blower).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum (1) year related experience.

EFFORT

• Physical effort required when shoveling, lifting and moving furniture and boxes, etc.

• Mental effort required when operating power tools, lawn and snow clearing equipment, etc.

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be occasionally exposed to disagreeable conditions, such as weather, cleaning solvents, noise, dust, dirt, oil, greases, fumes, etc.
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