Maintenance Assistant

1 week ago

Whitby, Canada Trafalgar Castle School Full time

Founded in 1874, **Trafalgar Castle School** is one of Canada’s oldest independent schools and the second oldest independent girls’ school in Ontario. Our Castle is a place like no other - a welcoming and vibrant community that ignites curiosity in each and every student.

Located just east of Toronto in Whitby, Ontario, the school is minutes from the 401, Whitby Go Station, and local transit. With a current enrolment of 240 day and boarding students from Grades 4 to 12, our community offers a vibrant and diverse atmosphere.

We are currently seeking to fill the full-time role of:
**MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT**

ROLE OVERVIEW:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

- Perform daily property maintenance tasks and respond to work orders.
- Repair or replace defective or worn out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools.
- Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning.
- Perform routine maintenance jobs such as painting, plumbing, electrical, plastering, landscaping, etc.
- Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.
- Cut grass using ride-on lawn movers, push mowers and trimming tools.
- Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems.
- Collaborate and co-operate with other members of the faculty/staff.
- Move furniture, inventory and/or equipment as requested
- Test pool chemicals, flush steam boilers and other preventative maintenance tasks.
- Perform other related and/or delegated duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including: heavy lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling and standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of the Maintenance Team.
- Ability to use a two-way communication system.
- Ability to take instruction.
- Ability to work day or potentially afternoons (11 am to 7pm) shifts.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Completion of secondary school education.
- Previous experience in a related field: plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, construction, etc.
- Must possess a valid class G driver's license.
- 2-3 years' experience in a similar role is required.
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector would be considered an asset.

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitby, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

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