building superintendent

Government of Canada; Sept-Îles; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a maintenance worker in Sept-Îles, Canada. This role requires 5+ years of experience and includes operating industrial vacuum cleaners, making minor repairs, and supervising other workers. Candidates must have an other trades certificate or diploma and will work on various sites, including residential and commercial buildings. The successful applicant should possess dependability and excellent oral communication skills. The position also entails physical demands, including handling heavy loads and repetitive tasks.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle heavy loads.
• Experience in cleaning and production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners and remove heavy debris.
• Make minor repairs to systems and contact contractors for major repairs.
• Supervise other workers and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers

Carpet cleaning machine

Steam cleaners

Power tools

Power lawn mowers

Security system

Small tractors

Upholstery cleaning equipment

Snowblower

Job description

Languages

French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On the Road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work Setting

• Apartment/condominium complex
• Rural area
• Office building
• Commercial building
• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• 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
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Experience and Specialization

• Cleaning
• Production

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Steam cleaners
• Power tools
• Power lawn mowers
• Security system
• Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)
• Upholstery cleaning equipment
• Snowblower

Additional Information

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Weight Handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

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