Building Maintenance Technician - Amherstview, Canada - The Windsor Retirement Residence

The Windsor Retirement Residence

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Amherstview, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Building Maintenance Technician
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Qualifications:_

Must have good communication skills with Residents and their families, and will follow a co-operative and helpful attitude with them
Three years' full-time employment experience in a maintenance position with an employer requiring similar services
Some training in repair trades such as electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, etc. would be desirable

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Physical Demands:_

Standing for long periods of time - for up to 8hrs/day
Frequent walking for short to medium distances
Manoeuvring in tight spaces within Resident units, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, etc.
Pulling/pushing/reaching/bending/lifting/transferring chemical pails, mechanical parts, etc, up to 50lbs independently and handling increased weight with assistive devices.
Kneeling for intervals
Frequent exposure to outdoor working conditions in all types of climates and weather
Working at heights - use of ladders up to 12 ft, working on rooftop units located outdoors
Ability to complete repetitive arm and upper body motions in intervals for shovelling, nailing, etc.
Ability to work in a kneeling position for 30 min intervals
Some memory work required to know inner workings of mechanical systems, location of valves, pipes, etc.

Responsibilities:

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General repairs to buildings, equipment and furnishings.
General decorating of rooms and other areas including painting, wallpapering, and surface repairs.
Maintaining the effectiveness of building mechanical, electrical and fire detection and safety systems.
Making minor adjustments to the building mechanical, electrical and fire systems as deemed necessary.
Routine surveillance of grounds, including parking lots. Maintain the grounds in a neat and tidy fashion.
Maintain a high level of safety and security for Residents, Staff, visitors, guests.
Maintain the preventive maintenance program.

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Job Description

Specific Duties:_
Selection and acquisition of maintenance supplies and their efficient, effective and safe use.
Keep records on building utilities consumed, repairs and adjustments made.
Acquire and maintain files of operating manuals and other data pertaining to all furnishings and equipment.
Maintain an adequate inventory of maintenance supplies for day-to-day use.
Maintain security of the building, contents, and the well-being of the residents.
Selection and recommending the acquisition of maintenance equipment and the storage of same.
Helping in the preparation of an annual operating and capital budgets and working within these budgets for those functions under the jurisdiction of the department.
Participate in supervisory meetings and foster co-operative interaction between other supervisory staff.

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Job Description:
Risk Management and General Safety_

Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.

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