Maintenance and Groundskeeper - Cambridge, Canada - MARIAN RESIDENCE

Description

POSITION:
Maintenance and Groundskeeper


DEPARTMENT:
Housekeeping and Maintenance


WORK LOCATION:
Cambridge, ON


CONTRACT DURATION:
Full-time


CLOSING DATE:
Open until position is filled

***: The General Maintenance & Groundskeeper reports directly to the Director, Executive and is responsible for the overall operations of the Maintenance department.

The General Maintenance & Groundskeeper ensures that the department provides a clean, sanitary and comfortable home environment for residents, team members, and the public.

Duties include performing maintenance and custodial services.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:


Job Responsibility #1:
MAINTENANCE SERVICES (55% of the time)

• Implements organization's mission as it relates to housekeeping and maintenance
• Performs repairs and building maintenance such as plaster and drywall, painting, replacing ceiling and floor times, and plumbing maintenance
• Performs grounds maintenance such as mowing lawns and trimming hedges
• Moves furniture or equipment within building as required for various activities or functions
• Ensures resident rooms, common areas and public spaces are cared for, clean, well maintained, inspected and meet Public Health requirements
• Attends to residents' requests for extra supplies
• Collaborates and liaises with team members to deliver maintenance services to residents
• Responds to maintenancerelated inquiries from residents

Job Responsibility #2:
JANITORIAL SERVICES (30% of the time)

• Sweeps and mops hallways, floors and stairs
• Empties trash receptacles and disposes trash into dumpster
• Cares for, cleans and maintains common areas and public spaces according to Public Health requirements
• Ensures all access areas are clean and safe by sweeping, shoveling, salting and sanding, as needed
• Stocks supply areas, including staff and visitors' washrooms

Job Responsibility #3:
SAFETY & SANITATION (5% of the time)

• Cleans and sanitizes common areas and public spaces according to Public Health requirements
• Ensures that all chemical products and hazardous materials are handled and stored, in accordance with safety requirements
• Ensures compliance with WHMIS and sanitation standards
• Keeps maintenance room in a stock, clean, and organized condition

Job Responsibility #4:
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5% of the time)

QUALIFICATIONS:


EDUCATION:

• High school diploma and/or equivalent in experience
• WHMIS Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of general maintenance experience

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Highly professional in approach
• Excellent time and priority management
• Ability to work well under pressure, handling multiple demands that are nonsequential
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Good judgment, analytical, and decisionmaking skills
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Keen attention to detail and selfmotivated

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment
• Knowledge of safety regulations, requirements and procedures and Safety Data Sheets
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience within a Retirement Home or Long-Term Care setting

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications


Employment Start Date:
Immediately


HOW TO APPLY:


Salary:
$18.00-$19.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance: 2 years (required)

Work Location:
In person