Maintenance Worker – Public Works
Maintenance Worker – Public Works
Reporting to the Working Foreperson, the Maintenance Worker provides general maintenance and custodial services for assigned County facilities which includes responsibility for the general appearance, maintenance, and safety of the buildings and grounds. This is a broad description and individuals will be assigned to a specific functional area. Duties and assignments may overlap depending on operational needs and staffing levels.
What you’ll do
- Perform a variety of general repairs that do not require a specialized technician; (repair drywall, paint, repair doors and other building fixtures, etc.)
- Perform a variety of custodial duties; (clean fixtures and replenish supplies; clean roof and roof drains; dispose of waste and clean waste receptacles, wash windows, etc.)
- Perform routine maintenance on building systems; ensure critical equipment is operating properly and safely
- Maintain building security; ensure door locks, cameras, fire doors, fire routes, fire panels and emergency lighting are working properly
- Clean external areas such as entranceways, sidewalks and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse to ensure safe access and egress.
- Clean, inspect and perform general maintenance on equipment used; oil change, lubrication, filter change, replacement of parts, etc.
- Assist Community Service Workers and the Housing Supervisor to help resolve tenant issues and concerns as they arise
- Other duties as assigned
- Secondary school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
- Three (3) years of experience working in building and maintenance related roles
- Experience working with heating, cooling, electrical and mechanical systems
- Knowledge of general carpentry and repair
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and under minimum supervision
- Ability to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner
- Excellent customer service skills
- Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
- Physically capable of performing all work required of this position which includes moderate to light lifting and carrying; walking or standing for prolonged periods of time, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, crawling and operating motorized equipment and vehicles
- Must be available for rotational on-call duties and emergency work as required
- Clear criminal reference check
- Diploma in Building operations and maintenance is considered an asset
- Experience in high density housing is considered an asset
- Experience working at heights is considered an asset
- Experience with Lock out Tag out is considered an asset