Building Maintenance Worker

We are looking for a Building Maintenance Worker to join our client’s team in Peterborough. The ideal candidate is a proactive, energetic person who applies exceptional repair and maintenance skills to clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds.

This position is full-time covering the day shift with some overtime/on-call duty required.

What you will be doing:

• Perform various semi-skilled tasks in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, construction and in general building maintenance (plumbing, drywall, painting)

• Assist various trades and others in their work

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual safety and security inspections and tending to matters found in a timely manner

• Perform general groundskeeping duties such as landscaping, snow removal, sand/salt building entrances and sidewalks, keep building entrances clean, collect garbage/recycling and tree and shrub trimming

• Provide packing slip/receipts for items purchased including building identification

• Picks ups/deliveries to tenants as required

What you need:

• At least 1 year of experience in building maintenance or similar role

• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry (HVAC systems would be an asset)

• Valid G class driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

• Able to properly and safely operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment (ex. snow blower)

• Good customer service skills, positive attitude

• Able to maintain confidentiality

• Able to multi-task and prioritize work

• Able to push/pull/carry/lift heavy loads of approximately 50 pounds

• Able to work in all weather conditions

• First Aid skills and/or certificates would be an asset

Due to the nature of the position, applicants will be asked if they have ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (some overtime/on-call duty will be required)

Rate of pay: $18.50 per hour + mileage paid