Maintenance Man/woman, Buildings

Work setting

• Motel
• Commercial building
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Residential

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Equipment

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

Additional information

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
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available