Maintenance worker

RESPONSIBILITIES 

As a heavy-duty maintenance technician, reporting to the Director of maintenance, the heavy-duty maintenance technician is responsible for carrying out various maintenance/ cleaning tasks in the spaces according to the established schedule as well as cleaning and maintaining the premises and the grounds, in order to keep the exterior and interior spaces in good, clean condition. You will be called upon to carry out the repairs, installations and inspections necessary for the maintenance of the building and the equipment. 

• Keep entrances and accesses to the property clean and safe. 

• Remove snow and/or salt exterior entrances (Winter). 

• Remove the winter protections and open the courtyard in the Spring. 

• Close the courtyard at the end of the season and install winter protection. 

• Maintain the outdoor landscaping; mow the lawn, trim the hedges and shrubs, sweep the area, do the gardening and maintain the flowers and plants. 

• Assist and remove waste containers with the team of maintenance technicians. 

• Change light bulbs in common areas. 

• Sweep, clean or vacuum compactor rooms, storage rooms, electrical rooms, recycling room, ventilation grills, garage area, garage doors, gates, access ramps, cargo dock, pipes, walls and storage rooms, exterior entrances, fire escapes. 

• Collaborate with housekeeping to clean the necessary areas. 

• Arrange the equipment in the appropriate places and take care of the equipment made available to you. 

• Pay attention to the security of the building, equipment, fire, theft and vandalism. 

• Contribute to projects and upgrades. 

• Participate in the general maintenance of the rooms during the major cleaning project. 

• All other related tasks. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position. 

• High school diploma. 

• DEP in general building maintenance (an asset). 

• Knowledge of WHMIS (an asset). 

• Must be in good physical shape (ability to lift 50-75 lbs). 

• Oral and written communication skills in French and English.   

The use of French is the primary welcome language for our guests. As an international organization, we receive an English-speaking clientele of nearly 50% daily. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is necessary to adequately serve our English-speaking clientele and meet their needs and expectations. The use of another language remains an asset. 

• Must be able to handle priority tasks in a high-volume environment. 

• Mainly daytime work but must be available to work on various shifts on occasion (day, evening, weekend). 

• Indoor and outdoor work (4 seasons). 

• Concern for a job well done. 

• Ability to adapt, team spirit. 

• Customer service skills. 

• Ability to work with heights. 

• Demonstrate rigor and attention to detail. 

• Demonstrate professionalism. 

• Comply with organizational policies and procedures. 

* Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. The use of the masculine is only used for the purpose of lightening the text. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.