Maintenance Worker

_**Qualifications**:_

1. Employment experience in a maintenance position with an employer requiring similar services.

2. Some training/experience in minor repairs such as electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, etc. would be an asset.

3. Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.

4. Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.

5. Must have good communication skills with residents and their families, and will follow a co-operative and helpful attitude with them
- **Physical Demands**:_

1. Standing for extended periods of time - for up to 4 hours per day

2. Frequent walking for short to medium distances

3. Maneuvering in tight spaces within Resident units, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, etc.

4. Pulling/pushing/reaching/bending/lifting/transferring chemical pails, mechanical parts, etc., up to 50lbs independently and handling increased weight with assistive devices.

5. Kneeling for intervals

6. Frequent exposure to outdoor working conditions in all types of climates and weather

7. Working at heights - use of ladders up to 12 ft, working on rooftop units located outdoors

8. Ability to complete repetitive arm and upper body motions in intervals for shoveling, nailing, etc.

9. Ability to work in a kneeling position for 30 min intervals

10. Some memory work required to know inner workings of mechanical systems, location of valves, pipes, etc.
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1. General repairs to buildings, equipment, and furnishings.

2. General decorating of rooms and other areas including painting, and surface repairs.

3. Maintaining the effectiveness of building mechanical, electrical and fire detection, and safety systems.

4. Making minor adjustments to the building mechanical, electrical and fire systems as deemed necessary.

5. Routine surveillance of grounds, including parking lots. Maintain the grounds in a neat and tidy fashion.

6. Maintain a high level of safety and security for Residents, Staff, visitors, guests.

7. Maintain the preventive maintenance program.
- **Job Description - Specific Duties**:_

1. Selection and acquisition of maintenance supplies and their efficient, effective, and safe use.

2. Keep records on building utilities consumed, repairs and adjustments made.

3. Acquire and maintain files of operating manuals and other data pertaining to all furnishings and equipment.

4. Maintain an adequate inventory of maintenance supplies for day-to-day use.

5. Maintain security of the building, contents, and the well-being of the residents.

6. Selection and recommending the acquisition of maintenance equipment and the storage of same.
- **Job Description: Risk Management and General Safety**_

1. Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies, adherence to safety rules and regulations.

2. Practices safety procedures always including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.

3. Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.

4. Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.

5. Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures, and policies.

6. Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.

**Required Vulnerable Sector Police check - current within recent 6 months.**

**Required Negative TB results - current within 1 year.**

Job Type**:Part Time**

**Required work hours**:

- **Monday to Friday 8am-2pm**

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fort Erie, ON L2A 1P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- Retirement/LTC Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person