Building Maintenance - Kawartha Lakes, Canada - City of Kawartha Lakes

City of Kawartha Lakes

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Kawartha Lakes, Canada

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Description

Job Brief:

This position is responsible for building maintenance, including daily assessment and reporting on building conditions, as well as preventative maintenance, minor repair, and minor improvement work.

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

15/05/23

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

About Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLH):KLH Housing Corporation provides good quality, safe, accessible, sustainable and affordable housing for a diverse population of low income households in need in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton, including people with special needs. In cooperation with other organizations, we create communities that foster good health and well-being by advocating for our tenants to receive the services they require. In doing so, we recognize and respect the diversity of our communities and the people we serve.

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community.

Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes' residents and businesses.

We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to
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We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement.

As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following:

flexible work hours, remote and hybrid working arrangements, OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Title
Building Maintenance Technician
Wage $ $25.72 hourly (2023)

Reports To Manager, Building and Properties

Department Human Services - Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation

Location Locations throughout City of Kawartha Lakes & County of Haliburton

Hours Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Responsible for daily building maintenance of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation's (KLH) residential rental communities, buildings and grounds
Perform and log preventative maintenance program as required i.e. change filters, oil mechanical equipment, inspect equipment
Perform and log regular health and safety assessments
Assess, problem solve and perform minor plumbing, carpentry, drywall, glazing, screening, lock repairs, change lights, painting, floor repairs, etc., within provincial regulations
Perform additional tasks such as replacing sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes, as well as construct, install and repair a variety of facility components such as counters, tables, walls, windows, doors, masonry walls, etc.
Maintain waste disposal rooms, recycling facilities, and carry out compacted garbage bags for curb side pickup
Clear snow from sidewalks, walkways, and plough parking lots including shoveling snow by hand and/or using a walk behind snow blower or plough attached to a truck
Salt and sand sidewalks, walkways and parking lots
Recognize and report potentially dangerous situations, hazards and building deficiencies to Manager
Support the administration of service management agreements related to the operation and maintenance of buildings
Develop, document and carry out standard routines for the operation and maintenance of buildings and associated mechanical systems
Carry out the planning, and contract administration for small repair/improvement projects that are contracted out to outside service providers
Perform daily inspections of fire, health and safety systems as required to ensure compliance with building/facility related regulations and codes including the Ontario Fire Code
Obtain approval for, initiate and carry out work, close out work orders, and prepare written reports
Maintain equipment/tools in safe, good working order, reporting condition and requesting replacement as necessary
Maintain a record of current inventory and provide written reports according to division operation procedures
Maintain all buildingrelated service logs in compliance with regulatory requirements and City policy
Perform minor renovations/alterations and other work with mínimal supervision
Attend training courses and seminars when requested
Respond to afterhours emergencies on a rotational basis and when all staff are needed i.e., clearing snow after a snow storm
Perform other related duties as assigned