Caretaker/maintenance

The Polish Hall is looking for a new Permanent Full-Time Caretaker

If you're an energetic person who is good with keeping things neat, tidy, and in full working order and loves a good laugh with the office staff on occasion, and if you know your way around a huge ring of keys, this job might be for you

Reporting to the Manager, this full-time caretaker position is responsible for the daily operation, housekeeping and maintenance of the Polish Hall.

**About Us**:
Since 1960, the Polish Hall has been a fixture in the Kingsway neighborhood of Edmonton, AB. Our Banquet Hall and Event Space is all about celebrations, corporate events, and transforms from a crowded dance floor to a theater, gala, or conference center - whatever our clients or the community groups require. While the Hall was first created for the Polish community of Edmonton, we now serve all Edmontonians and their guests - from all over the world We've got a small and tight-knit team, and we're looking to add a new member who's ready to roll up their sleeves and get into the swing of things quickly with us as our busy winter season approaches.

**Are you the perfect fit?**

You are a clear communicator in English and good with teaching and supervising others
You know how to actively listen and make sure you understand

You are very high energy and physically capable

You're reliable, friendly, and when the rare conflict comes up, you can deal with it patiently

You respect the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and customs of individuals and groups

You know how to make immediate needs happen in a time crunch when we’re in busy season; and make the rest happen during slow seasons

You’re a jack of all trades who has a knack for understanding machines, systems, and spaces

You love to keep things clean and neat and have a great eye for detail

You love labels and can keep a pristine inventory

You work as well independently as you do inside or at the head of team of workers
You would get along well with a fair manager who is checked-in - she listens and considers your perspective and does not micro-manage your day-to-day activities

You have some experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, and lighting

You always keep your safety and the safety and security of others and the building top-of-mind

**Experience and Ability Required**

Flexibility: Willing and able to flex their time from the standard 9-5 M-F hours to accommodate for late night space resets on weekends, taking back time during the week

Dependable, Reliable, and quick to communicate

Effective time management, works well under time pressure

Fluency in Polish is preferred for this position

Fluency in English both written and spoken is required

No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Driver’s License required, owning a truck would be an asset

You are good with technology such as touch-screens, phone apps, and texting

You have basic skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Drive (Google Sheets and Docs)

You are physically able to be on your feet for up to 12 hours

You are physically able to lift up to ~20kg (~50lb)

1+ years Experience in Hospitality or the Events Industry

2+ years Experience in a similar role preferred

2+ years in a Supervisory role preferred

**What is the job?**

**Building Care and Maintenance and Basic Groundskeeping**
Make sure everything's in working order - repair what you can, and help the manager understand what kind of provider can help for everything on our property

Routine maintenance for systems, machines, and spaces, such as changing light bulbs/water filters etc.

Groundskeeping - light snow removals in winter, outdoor trash, care of landscaping

Occasional Assistance with internal Parking enforcement, as some of our spots are rented

Deliveries and Distribution - co-ordinate deliveries with vendors

Moving and Lifting - carefully moving heavy furniture, tables, chairs, equipment and supplies without damaging our spaces and with safety in mind

Digital Recordkeeping: Labels, Inventories, and Machine maintenance schedules

**Event Setup, Takedown**

Setup/Takedown - Work from detailed floor plans to set up a space according to client needs, or supervise another individual doing this during busy season - and transform the space yourself for events by setting up and taking down tables, chairs, etc. during slow seasons

**Cleaning**

Keep the building clean - we have all the tools you need to clean up after any kind of party

Some Laundry - Launder table skirts, etc. (The majority of linens are through an agency)

**Other**

Occasional Guest Assistance: When you’re the only member of staff available

Lockup when you’re the first or last staff member on site

**Details and Application Process**

This job offers 40 hours per week. Employees are paid hourly.
The hourly rate for this position is $20-22 depending on experience

Time worked over 44 hours during very busy seasons can be banked and paid out during slow seasons