Maintenance Assistant

**Maintenance Assistant**

The maintenance assistant’s responsibilities include removing trash and recyclable materials. Doing inspections and security calls. Overseeing the work of contracted vendors, as well as attending training, safety programs, and staff meetings. You should also be able to prepare accurate repair, safety and cleaning reports.

To be successful as a maintenance assistant, you should be hard-working, have a diverse handyman skill set, able to learn and able to lift moderately heavy objects as required. Ultimately, an exceptional maintenance assistant should be able to safely operate, follow instructions, use power tools, as well as demonstrate excellent problem-solving and time management skills.

**Maintenance Assistant Responsibilities**:

- Completing minor repair work, which includes repairing doors, locks, door frames and handles as well as replacing light bulbs, sockets, switches. Drywall prep and patching and painting.
- Performing basic plumbing tasks, which includes unclogging drains as well as fixing leaking faucets and toilets.
- Maintaining all outdoor areas, which entails mowing, trimming, and edging the lawn as well as shoveling snow and ice as required.
- Inspecting control panels and electrical wiring to detect any issues that require immediate attention.
- Taking inventory of maintenance supplies and notifying the Supervisor of low or depleted supplies. Ordering items when needed
- Promptly responding to requests for emergency repairs and clean-ups.
- Ensuring that all maintenance equipment is in good working order.
- Performing regular cleaning duties, which includes sweeping, dusting, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools, safely.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and ability to create reports
- Follow instructions.
- And other things as required.

**How to apply**:
Send your resume and cover letter to:
Attn: Facilities Manager

In person: 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus BC

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.