Maintenance Assistant

EllisDon; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon in Kamloops, BC, seeks a Maintenance Technician to provide reactive and preventative maintenance for grounds, equipment and buildings at Royal Inland Hospital. The role operates on a 4-on-4-off 12-hour rotation with daytime, evening and graveyard shifts to keep a safe, functional environment.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will perform repairs, plumbing, fire life safety inspections, move heavy items, respond to emergencies, and follow work orders.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform general maintenance and repair work.
• Candidate must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks, including climbing ladders and moving materials.
• Required to possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment.
• Building maintenance/technician experience is a preferred asset.
• Minor mechanical repair skills are a preferred asset.
• Ability to operate gardening tools and equipment is a preferred asset.
• Landscaping duties including grass cutting, edging, mulching, watering, and garden care are preferred assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reactive and preventative general maintenance repair tasks as assigned.
• May perform a variety of tasks including small equipment repairs, plumbing repairs, and fire life safety inspections.
• Perform non-technical tasks such as delivering, receiving, painting, property inspections, and waste removal.
• Move furniture and equipment as required.
• Respond to emergency helicopter landings.
• Respond to Code Red emergencies with on-site power engineers.
• Interpret work orders, perform work requests and complete work orders per instruction.
• Comply with safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

General maintenance

Physical fitness

Valid driver's license

Team player

Minor mechanical repairs

Gardening tools operation

Landscaping duties

Safe chemical handling

Job description

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Position Location: Royal Inland Hospital – Kamloops, BC
Position Summary: This position is designed to provide reactive and preventative maintenance to the grounds, equipment and buildings to provide a safe and functional environment. Shifts are on a 4-on-4-off 12 hour rotation and consist of daytime, evening, and graveyard hours.
You as a Maintenance Assistant will:

• Assist with reactive and preventative general maintenance repair tasks as assigned
• May be required to perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to small equipment repairs, plumbing repairs, and fire life safety inspections
• Perform non-technical tasks such as delivering, receiving, painting, property inspections, and waste removal
• Move furniture and equipment as required
• Respond to emergency helicopter landings
• Respond to Code Red emergencies while working with on site power engineers to verify the nature of the emergency and assist where required
• Comply with the work order system by interpreting work orders, performing work requests and completing work orders, as per instruction
• Comply with relevant company policies and procedures and adheres to company standards. Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Is this role right for you?

• Must be able to perform general maintenance and repair work
• Candidate must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks, which includes the ability to climb ladders, and load or unload
  materials, parts, or products onto or from pallets or trucks
• Required to possess a valid driver's license
• Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment
• Building maintenance, construction and or technician experience is a preferred asset
• Minor mechanical repair skills are a preferred asset
• Ability to operate gardening tools and equipment is a preferred asset
• Landscaping duties including grass cutting, edging, mulching, watering, and tending to gardens is a preferred asset
• Ability to mix fuel, cleaning compounds and other chemicals in a safe manner as required is a preferred asset
• The salary range for this role is $27.00/hr-$30.51/hr

Note: This is a 24/7 Facility. For that reason, shifts are on a 4-on-4-off 12 hour rotation and consist of daytime, evening, and graveyard hours.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.