maintenance worker, building

Your 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.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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.

Own tools/equipment

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability

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

7 months to less than 1 year.

What we offer

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Other

Work site environment All weather conditions.

Work setting

• Office building.
• Recreational facility/institution.
• Restaurant.

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).