building maintenance worker

Government of Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance worker to ensure cleanliness and functionality in various settings. This role involves performing routine cleaning tasks, minor repairs, and supervising other staff while working under pressure. The ideal candidate will possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have a strong sense of reliability and organization. With excellent benefits, including dental and health care plans, this position offers a stable and rewarding work environment where you can make a real difference.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax hallways, floors, and stairs.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, and plumbing systems.
• Supervise other workers and perform routine maintenance jobs.

Skills

Dependability

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Dormitory or student residence
• Various locations
• Commercial building
• Residential
• Construction site

Responsibilities Tasks

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
• 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

Experience and specialization Equipment

• Power tools

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available