Maintenance and Facilities Worker II

Position Details

• Department: Property, Facilities & Procurement
• Work Location: On-Site

Position Summary

The Maintenance & Facilities Worker II is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the Administration Centre and other County facility locations including preventative maintenance and special projects. The position performs a variety of maintenance duties in accordance with established procedures and policies of the County and applicable legislation.

Duties and Responsibilities (not listed in order of priority)

• Maintain the Preventative Maintenance Plan with direction from management for mechanical systems, structural elements, fixtures and grounds.
• Liaise with, and provide direction to all trades related to the building and ensuring pre-established standards are met and any unusual circumstances are brought to the Manager, Maintenance & Facilities attention.
• Troubleshoot, service, install and perform basic repairs on defined equipment including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and security systems within safety and assignment guidelines, reporting issues to senior or other Maintenance & Facilities team staff as per approved procedures.
• Receive work order requests from customers and prioritize and complete service work orders in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Ensure properties are in good working order on a day to day basis and perform general building upkeep duties such as painting.
• Travel to various County satellite facilities as required, performing facility and/or property maintenance at those sites as requested and reporting serious maintenance issues to management for resolution.
• Complete regular inspections of all assigned properties in order to be proactive in identifying potential maintenance or aesthetic issues related to the property.
• Prioritize/action all Workplace Safety Inspection Reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain H.V.A.C. systems as required.
• Maintain all related manual and computerized systems (i.e. fire and security alarm, etc.) throughout County properties.
• Assist with fire drills and safety inspections as required.
• Service, maintain and test emergency power, generator and lighting equipment.
• Perform all necessary duties related to building and maintenance projects as required.
• Conduct general building maintenance including grounds keeping maintenance (i.e. snow shoveling and removal) and collection and disposal of refuse when required.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and storage of materials and complete requisitions as required.
• Ensure all other maintenance needs are completed and maintenance log books are up-to-date and accurate.
• Maintain records, utilize approved systems and follow preventative maintenance schedules as required.
• Utilize and reconcile County purchasing card and create/receive purchase orders using approved systems.
• Participate on Committees as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required within the Maintenance and Facilities team and the PF&P Department.
• Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Competencies

• Acts with the Customer in Mind
• Ensures Accountability
• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
• Collaborates
• Communicates with Impact
• Is Resilient

Education, Technical Skills and Certification

• Grade 12 education. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.
• Knowledge of building operations including all mechanical and structural elements.
• General knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, Life Safety, Electrical, and Plumbing.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with external trades and internal customers.
• Highly motivated with excellent customer and interpersonal skills and capable of working well under pressure.
• Demonstrated basic mathematical ability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to change in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to learn and operate in a fast paced, multi-functional environment where priorities change regularly.
• Basic computer/equipment skills – Outlook/Word/Excel.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Ability to act independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Manual quickness, dexterity, and initiative required.
• Valid G class drivers license and access to reliable vehicle as some travel is required using personal vehicle.
• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire.

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related position, with one (1) year as a Maintenance Handyperson or similar position in a large, multi-location organization.

Effort

• Physical effort required when shoveling, lifting and moving furniture and boxes, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to dust, dirt, grease, oil odors, outdoor temperatures, etc.