Maintenance Worker, Building

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

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

Experience and specialization

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Steam cleaners
• Power tools
• Power lawn mowers
• Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)
• Swimming pool maintenance and cleaning equipment
• Upholstery cleaning equipment
• Snowblower

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

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

• Uniform

Personal suitability

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