Maintenance Worker

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Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and/or Facility General Manager, the Maintenance Worker assists the Maintenance team with all maintenance requirements as they pertain to the efficient operation of the facility; all aspects of regular maintenance, repairs, building improvements, environmental issues and fire and life safety. The maintenance worker assists in the safety and security of all residents, staff and visitors.

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Performing general maintenance tasks for the building, such as drywall repair, plastering, carpentry, flooring repair, painting and more
- Detecting, identifying and repairing building issues, like basic problems with the building’s electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
- Maintaining records of any work and inspections done on premises
- Completing inventory on repair supplies and ensures clean and working order.
- Keeping repair tools and supplies organized.
- Assisting with relocating and installing furniture and equipment.
- Be available for emergency call-ins.
- Ensuring all safety systems are functioning properly, including smoke detectors and nurse call bell system
- Responding and completing resident and supervisor maintenance request
- Makes recommendations for repairs, replacements, or upgrades to be reviewed with the Maintenance Manager
- Attends to garbage and general clean up in resident and public areas (Exterior and Interior).
- Assists Housekeeping if requested.
- Ensures the safety of staff, residents, guests, and vendor personnel by ensuring all areas of the building and its exterior grounds are maintained in a safe condition (i.e. snow clearing, debris, and leaves, etc.)
- Oversees the pest control program in the absence of the Maintenance Manager
- Maintains organized and safe work and storage areas.
- Assists the Fire Safety Director in drills.
- Maintains scheduled certification for fire systems.
- Complies with fire regulations.
- Implements all repair and maintenance activities in a safe manner while abiding by appropriate WCB Alberta regulations
- Assists with a preventative maintenance schedule under the direction of the maintenance Manager
- Maintains a log entry of daily routines, general repairs, scheduled, and non-scheduled maintenance items on all equipment.
- Prioritizes maintenance requests and scheduled work load so the work can be performed in an efficient manner.

**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating systems and gardening.
- A basic level of computer experience/knowledge at a minimum.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and precautions.
- All successful applicants must pass the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
- Must be have both doses of COVID vaccination
- Required to have additional vaccinations as a condition of employment
- Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends
- A demonstrated ability to organize a schedule of maintenance and workload planning.
- A demonstrated ability to maintain a checklist record of maintenance routines.
- An ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff, and visitors.
- Be pleasant and courteous to staff, residents, and visitors.
- Assist the staff and management to operate the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
- Provides support or instruction to staff that may be operating the facility’s equipment
- Takes initiatives in gaining knowledge and skill relating to the maintenance position
- Current Immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire including 2nd Covid vaccine proof
- Current criminal back ground check and vulnerable sector check is required upon hire.
- This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.