building maintenance worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Apartment/condominium complex
• Motel
• Factory or plant
• Office building
• Various locations
• Commercial building
• Industrial facility or establishment
• Shopping centre or mall
• Recreational facility/institution
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Local or regional level

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
• Perform minor repairs on appliances
• 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

Experience and specialization

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Polishing machines
• Waxing machine
• Steam cleaners
• Power tools
• Power lawn mowers
• Security system
• Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)
• Swimming pool maintenance and cleaning equipment
• Upholstery cleaning equipment
• Snowblower

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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