Facility Maintenance Worker

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Experience / Education**:
High School Graduation equivalent to an Ontario Secondary school diploma (academic) and/or a combination of education and practical experience related to the specific job duties listed. Eg; Trade school, workshops or apprenticeships

Past experience (minimum 1 year) in a facility maintenance role servicing large institutional commercial assets.

Experience with industrial / commercial cleaning and following WHMIS and biohazard guidelines

Minimum class G driver’s license with a clear abstract

**Skills / Competencies**:
Mechanically inclined and demonstrates good working knowledge of hand and power tools, their operation and safety precautions

Effectively relates to and works cooperatively with other maintenance team members and demonstrates credibility, flexibility and good humour in the working environment

Prioritizes activities and works effectively independently and as part of a team; sets and achieves or surpasses goals

Maintains good working knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act and practices safe work habits

Demonstrates skill in communicating, presenting information, writing and active listening

Displays a strong commitment to service excellence, understands service objectives, recognizes diverse customer and work group needs and provides excellent customer service

Analyzes and evaluates situations and issues, recognizes problems, anticipates consequences and develops and presents appropriate courses of action

Displays a commitment to continuous learning in order to remain current with the library’s policies and procedures, relevant legislation, best practices and related general and job-specific knowledge

**Physical Requirements**:
Physical ability and stamina to operate relevant equipment, to retrieve materials and to perform tasks involving the lifting (up to 50lbs) and movement of library materials, furniture and equipment.

**Legislative Requirements**:
Works in accordance with all applicable Ontario Public Library, Privacy, Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Labour Relations and Pay Equity legislation and all other relevant legislation

**Organizational Requirements**:
Adheres to policy and procedures identified in the Hamilton Public Library Manuals

The Hamilton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

**Vaccine Verification -** As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton. For more information, please review our Mandatory Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Certification Policy.

**_ Please be aware the selection process may involve any of interviews, test, and presentations or any combination thereof._**

**Applying**:
Submission of references also stands as consent to obtain reference checks, personal or background checks and personnel file information as the Hamilton Public Library may require in connection with your employment. We respect the confidentiality of applicants and check references near the final stages of the selection process.

By submitting a resume, you are declaring that the information contained is true and complete to your knowledge. You understand that a false statement may disqualify you from employment or cause your dismissal.

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The Hamilton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

We invite you to visit our website to obtain further information on a career at The Hamilton Public Library.

The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.

The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for dismissal.