Summer Student, Maintenance

Prairie Mountain Health; Boissevain; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a maintenance assistant responsible for supporting building maintenance efforts while ensuring that the grounds, equipment, and buildings are well-kept. The position requires a commitment to safety, effective teamwork, and respect for a diverse population, providing an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Full-time high school or post-secondary student, at least 16 years of age.
• Experience operating grounds related equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance staff to care for exterior grounds, equipment, and buildings.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

High school or post-secondary student

Job description

Qualifications

• Full-time high school, minimum Grade 10, or post secondary student, at least 16 years of age, legally entitled to work in Canada and intending to return to their studies in the fall
• Experience in the operation of various types of grounds related equipment
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining effective interpersonal working relationships required
• Demonstrated strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Maintain a professional manner at all times
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
  
  

Position Summary

The incumbent will be responsible to assist building Maintenance staff to maintain and care for the exterior grounds, equipment and buildings. The incumbent will also perform preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings and equipment as required by quality assurance programs. A safe environment will be maintained by ensuring buildings and grounds are in good condition and repair using products that are safe, ensure infection control and environmental regulations are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Works in co-operation with all other staff to produce a harmonious working relationship.
• Ensures that equipment, tools, materials, etc. are properly maintained and ensures economic use of the same.
• Maintains work and equipment areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Performs other maintenance duties as required, not exceeding skills and capabilities.
• Notifies Supervisor when additional help is required.
• Performs all aspects of grounds maintenance.
• Maintains grounds related equipment to the best of their ability.
• Operates various types of grounds equipment such as mowers, weed eaters etc.
• Notifies their Supervisor of any type of specific training is required.
• Other duties as assigned.