Building Maintenance - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent

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Chatham-Kent, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Building Maintenance -Tilbury, in the Drainage, Asset & Waste Management division.

Job description

The Building Maintenance staff are responsible for the building maintenance of Housing Asset projects.

Essential responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies

Secure vacant units

Ensure all vacant units are made ready for occupancy as soon as possible (i.e., within 7 working days for minor repairs and 14 working days for major unit repairs), reporting to Manger Housing Assets where this is not possible and providing rationale for same, including required move-out cleaning and minor maintenance repairs

Clean and maintain all interior building common areas, lounge/kitchen, laundry rooms, garbage rooms, washrooms, mechanical rooms, equipment and storage areas including the replacement of light bulbs, etc.

floors and/or carpets; strip, clean, seal and wax floors

Minor maintenance repairs:
plumbing, light bulbs, clearing drains, minor electrical and equipment repairs

Clean/wash hallways, stairwells, and windows in common areas; clean/wash stairwells, stairs, walls, windows, in units

General clean-up around garbage dumpster; disposing of all garbage and abandoned furniture, etc.

Inspect parking lots for required asphalt repairs as a result of oil spills and heaving

Perform grounds keeping tasks, grass cutting, shrub/flower bed maintenance and upgrades, trimming, edging, picking up litter, etc.

Clear all snow and ice as required, sand and salt common area sidewalks, entrances etc., including after hours and weekends

Ensure proper and legal notice has been given to tenants for entry to any occupied unit

Ensure tenant is aware of charges for repairs, if appropriate

Conduct regular inspections and maintain all mechanical equipment

Maintain general security, ensuring doors are properly secured

Coordinate work required by any contractor or supplier, and request work orders be issued by Manger Housing Assets or Housing Assistants.

Maintain adequate stock of janitorial supplies

Other duties as reasonably assigned by the manager of Housing Assets which may include working at other housing locations periodically

Maintain the fire logbook, electrical safety authority work logbook, personal daily/incident log book.

Record any "incidents" relating to injury or vandalism and contact ambulance or police personnel; appropriate records to be maintained in an incident logbook

Perform incoming and outgoing unit inspections, and prepare reports

Emergency attendance (i.e., water shut off, etc.) at units, as required

Report any abandoned units to the manager, tenant relations

Report maintenance problems or serious maintenance issues to Manager Housing Assets

Report resident complaints and incidents to the manager, tenant relations

Report disturbances to the manager, tenant relations and/or police

Monitor and assist in case of fire alarms

Respond to maintenance requests from tenants and ensure repairs are completed as necessary, determining if tenant has caused the need for repairs as a result of willful damage or negligence and estimate the charge back to the tenant (based on time and material and life expectancy of the product(s) being repaired)

Assist tenants on lockouts

Where applicable, observe and report to Manager Housing Assets on work performed by outside contractors

Essential qualifications

Secondary school diploma or equivalent education (i.e., GED certificate)

Knowledge of modern janitorial and grounds keeping methods, equipment, procedures and skilled in their uses

Ability to accommodate and communicate with a diverse tenant group including tenants with physical, mental or developmental issues or from different nationalities

Knowledge of modern janitorial and grounds keeping methods and procedures

Able to affect minor maintenance and equipment repairs

Other qualifications

Related post-secondary education preferred (including courses or workshops)

Work environment/hours of work

This position works indoors and outdoors.

This position works weekday hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours.

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Driver's licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is necessary.

Mileage will be reimbursed as per the CUPE 12.1 collective agreement.

Background check requirements

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

Walking:
constant walking on level surface (extensive walking, some large buildings with long hallways, large exterior grounds areas; some grass cutting is by walk behind mowers or snow blowers; balancing on step ladders for light fixture maintenance etc.; balanci