Maintenance Assistant

We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilities. You will work closely with the maintenance team to perform various duties and assist in keeping our equipment and systems in optimal condition.

As a Maintenance Partner your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Executes general repair and maintenance work including painting, plastering, basic plumbing (e.g. replacing faucets, unblocking toilets), woodworking (e.g. replacing moulding, installing doors, replacing doorframes) and electrical work (tasks that do not require an electrician’s license, e.g. changing light bulbs).
• Cleans, scrubs, strips and waxes floors in the hallways, stairways, common areas, etc., as instructed, in order to maintain the premises in good condition.
• Empties out garbage and recycling receptacles at regular intervals in order to prevent waste from accumulating, and ensures recycling materials are stored properly.
• Maintains building exterior, grounds and parking lots. Removes snow on sidewalks and doors and applies salt to ensure resident, visitor and staff safety. Mows and waters grass, tends to flower gardens and applies fertilizer as needed, to ensure the orderly appearance of the grounds.
• Completes the appropriate forms and documents; writes required reports based on available information in order to ensure the necessary follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Certification, training, and work experience, including competencies, in: building repairs, painting and finishes, floor care, safety procedures, property maintenance, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English language.
• Sound knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the residence.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.

If you have a passion for facilities maintenance, possess strong technical skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Maintenance Assistant!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 (required)

Work Location: In person