building handyperson

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• All weather conditions.
• Work setting: Urban area. Rural area. Office building. Remote location. Commercial building. Shopping centre or mall.

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.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs.
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment.
• 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.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Forklift Operator Certification.

Area of work experience:

Cleaning.

Equipment:

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers.
• Steam cleaners.
• Power tools.
• Power lawn mowers.
• Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments).
• Snowblower.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• 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 9 kg (20 lbs).
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

1. Are you currently a student?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Team building opportunities.