Facilities Assistant

We are currently seeking a Facilities Assistant to work out of our Kitchener office.

Responsibility

• Responsible for general facility-related maintenance tasks at all regional offices;
• Maintain general upkeep and oversee cleanliness of office;
• Set up of meeting rooms (as coached) for training and various events;
• Point of contact for office issues/challenges, communicating findings to the Facilities Manager;
• Assist with coordination and oversight of repair and maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors, and contractors performing building maintenance;
• Assist with inventory, purchasing and maintenance of all furniture and services;
• Assist with onsite supervision of HVAC, electrical lighting, plumbing contractors, at all regional offices;
• Inspect offices on a regular basis to determine the need for repairs;
• Liaises with cleaning vendors for cleaning of common areas and furniture, coordination of specialized intensive cleaning requests;
• Monitor and maintain equipment owned and operated within our offices;
• Coordinate desk allocations for new hires, relocations, and departures, and assist with seating changes;
• Assist in maintaining detailed plans of wall/door locations, room sizes, furniture layouts, seating plans and assist with space planning;
• Assist with renovations;
• Assist with internal/inter-office moves and expansions such as moving bins, labels, coordinate movers, coordinate relocation deficiencies, special requests;
• Maintain emergency evacuation plans for all regional offices and assist in conducting annual fire drills;
• Provide general support services to the office; and
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Regular travel to all MTE regional offices is required.

Requirements

• 2-year Post-Secondary Diploma/Certificate in Facilities Management or related experience;
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience;
• Ability to perform basic hands-on construction tasks, including painting, plumbing, drywall, and other miscellaneous tasks as needed;
• Understanding of health and safety laws and regulations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Time management and organizational skills;
• Customer service oriented;
• Ability to lift ≤ 50 lbs; and
• Valid G license and access to a vehicle as travel is required to all regional office locations.

At MTE, we’re all about people. Creating connections, fostering relationships and pushing collaboration. Do you think you have what it takes to become one of us? Please apply with your resume and cover letter using the form below.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies, please.

How did you hear about this role?

MTE Consultants will accommodate the needs of all applicants under the AODA legislation in all parts of the hiring process including recruitment. Should accommodation be required, please notify our Human Resources department at careers@mte85.com.