apartment building caretaker

Government of Canada; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a maintenance worker to perform various responsibilities including cleaning, minor repairs, and emergency response. The ideal candidate must have 2-3 years of experience and be dependable with excellent communication skills. This position requires on-site work and ownership of transportation. Responsibilities include sweeping, cleaning windows, and performing routine property maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Must pass a criminal record check.
• Own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs.
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers.
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings.
• Perform minor repairs on appliances.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaners

Carpet cleaning machine

Power lawn mowers

Security system

Snowblower

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Apartment/condominium complex

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform minor repairs on appliances
• Perform safety and security checks
• Show apartments and offices to prospective tenants
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
• Provide emergency response when required
• Perform minor property maintenance

Experience and specialization

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Power lawn mowers
• Security system
• Snowblower

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability