maintenance person - building

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

Job summary

A government agency in Alberta seeks a maintenance worker to ensure cleanliness and upkeep across various locations. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and a WHMIS Certificate. The role involves tasks such as cleaning, minor repairs, and ensuring safety protocols while working under pressure and handling heavy loads. Applicants must demonstrate dependability and excellent communication skills. This position requires physical activity and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Criminal record check is mandatory.
• Physical capability to perform heavy lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Must possess WHMIS Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax hallways, floors, and stairs.
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps and debris.
• Perform safety and security checks and minor repairs to systems.
• Show apartments to prospective tenants and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Cleaning

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers

Carpet cleaning machine

Polishing machines

Waxing machine

Power tools

Power lawn mowers

Security system

Upholstery cleaning equipment

Snowblower

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 site environment

• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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
• Advertise vacancy
• Balance rent roll
• 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
• 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
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Cleaning

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Polishing machines
• Waxing machine
• Power tools
• Power lawn mowers
• Security system
• 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

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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