Maintenance Assistant, Job offer in Ottawa, Ontario

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12 minimum

Background:

• Two years or more experience, preferably in health care setting;
• Knowledge and training in physical plant and grounds maintenance including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.;
• Excellent communication skills

Personal Requirements:

• Work as part of a team
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change
• Keen interest in working with seniors

FUNCTIONS:

• General repairs to the building, equipment and furnishings;
• General renovations of rooms including painting, wallpaper and surface repairs;
• Provide maintenance services as scheduled;
• Maintain the effectiveness of building mechanical, electrical and fire detection and safety systems;
• Minor adjustment to the building mechanical, electrical and fire systems as deemed necessary and directed by the ESM;
• Routine surveillance of the grounds, including parking lot and underground garage. Maintain the grounds in a neat and tidy fashion;
• Maintain a high level of safety and security for residents, staff and visitors;
• Assist in maintaining preventive maintenance program;
• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of maintenance supplies for day-to-day use;
• Notifies ESM of all equipment and building areas in need of repair and develops an action plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Is aware of employees’ responsibilities and follows all Health and Safety policies and procedures as set out in the department manual;
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-worker and residents;
• Is alert to and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations to immediate supervisor. Does not operate or use faulty equipment;
• Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS or company policy;
• Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks firs aid as needed;
• Participates in fire safety demonstrations and fire drills, and is knowledgeable of the homes fire and disaster plan;
• Continued employment is dependent upon participation in annual training program of WHMIS,
• Fire Drills, Resident Abuse, CPR, Safe Food Handling, Infection Control, etc., as per RHA and other provincial legislations.