Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance Worker

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Performs maintenance & repairs related to buildings, grounds and equipment, in one or more areas such as electrical, plumbing, painting, general maintenance and grounds-keeping. In addition, provides quick repairs to items donated.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Establishes, monitors, and carries out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, equipment, and grounds. Ensures building and equipment meet all safety, security and fire regulations and policies. Makes recommendations for major repairs and purchases to supervisor.
2. Performs carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical and plumbing maintenance, and repairs such as repairing furniture, constructing shelves, installing switches, replacing plugs and other basic appliance repairs, applying paint and other finishes, repairing drywall, disassembling, and reassembling equipment, replacing sinks and toilets, and applying finishing material such as flooring.
3. Monitors work performed by contractors, prepares estimates of labour and material costs, contacts external contractors and trades people to obtain quotes and arranges for major repairs and maintenance work.
4. Collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company policy.
5. Cleans external areas such as entranceways and sidewalks using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels, and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow, and other refuse. Performs minor gardening and lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and watering.
6. Cleans internal areas such as floors, washrooms, and staff areas.
7. Completes and maintains related records such as maintenance logs and security incident reports.
8. Moves equipment, furniture and supplies manually and/or using aides such as dollies and carts. Arranges for the movement of goods and supplies between locations. Arranges furniture for special events.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge

• Grade 12, plus related vocational training such as a building maintenance course. Lesser educational accomplishments would be considered for candidates with significant vocational training or experience.

Training and Experience

Two (2) years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

The Building Maintenance Worker performs the following:

Leadership

• Identify, assess, and inform the Manager of Intake and Distribution of internal and external issues that affect the organization.

Risk management

• Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and recommend to the Manager of Intake and Distribution measures to control risks.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.
• Problem solving.

Proficiency in

• Light carpentry.
• Basic plumbing.
• Floor maintenance and cleaning.
• Painting.
• Basic masonry.
• Basic electrical.

Personal characteristics

• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Plan: Handle day-to-day maintenance operations and specific tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Working Conditions

• The Building Maintenance Worker rotates as required between three thrift stores and a warehouse.
• The Building Maintenance Worker works a standard work week as authorized and approved by the Manager of Intake and Distribution. Additionally, the Building Maintenance Worker may occasionally work evening, weekends, and overtime hours to accommodate extraordinary activities or circumstances.
• The Building Maintenance Worker must have access to personal motor vehicle as the job requires regular travel between all store locations.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person