Maintenance Worker - Ottawa, Canada - Larga Baffin

Larga Baffin

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

_Larga Baffin has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Maintenance Worker_

_ Larga Baffin is classified as an Essential Service and is taking all mandatory and recommended precautionary measures as per Public Health authorities to ensure the health and safety of all staff and residents._

_ A special thank you to all front-line workers for your commitment and dedication to serving those in need._

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Transportation and Facilities, Maintenance Worker is responsible for ongoing maintenance, oversight of repairs, co-ordination of maintenance work and the development and implementation of Preventative Maintenance Plans.

Prioritization and co-ordination with the management team.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and prioritize work requests with management
Perform basic maintenance duties for our properties including:
Plumbing: un-clog sinks, toilets, showers and tubs; repair/replace toilets, faucets
Electrical: repair/replace broken switches/plugs/fuses; replace smoke detectors
Carpentry: repair/replace damaged wood trim; make doors/windows operable; repair/replace door/window hardware
Glazing: replace broken door/window glass
Painting: exterior and interior
Telephone: relocate phone lines; replace telephone units
Drywall repair
Unit turnaround overflow
Process maintenance work orders through completion

- conduct scheduled inspections and testing of building mechanicals and safety equipment and maintain proper documentation in our equipment and fire safety logs.

Maintaining the grounds of the facility (grass cutting, weed control, snow removal, washing windows, tables, smoking ashtray etc).
Assist employees, residents and visitors through exceptional customer service as needed or requested by Management to support Larga operations
Perform assigned duties promptly and accurately
Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with security regulations
Assist with additional tasks as and when needed or assigned by management or Senior Maintenance both within and outside role and department to support Larga operations

Minimum Qualifications

1 to 2 years' similar experience in residential building maintenance

Skills and Abilities

Ability to assess and prioritize work requests to determine the daily schedule
Sensitivity to our residents in a supportive environment
Ability to work independently
Strong verbally and written communication skills
Available for major building system emergencies after hours if necessary
Ability to perform maintenance work safely
Good customer service skills
Ability to safely operate facility equipment (snow blower, lawn mower, weed trimmer, power tools etc.)
Familiar with residential building maintenance
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and at least basic understanding of Inuktitut preferred
Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration
Good judgement and the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
Knowledge of the Larga Baffin premises
Time management

Preferred Qualifications

Inuktitut a strong asset
First Aid / CPR/ AED trained (or a willingness to learn)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training (or a willingness to learn)

_ Priority will be given to qualified Nunavut Beneficiaries. Larga Baffin does not provide housing and is not responsible for re-location costs._
**_ Larga Baffin requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 proof of vaccine is a mandatory condition of hire._