Maintenance Worker III - Casual

Location
:
Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C. Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited residential care facility next to Weinberg Residence.

Mission
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To provide compassionate and person‑centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.

Vision
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To be recognized as a centre of excellence and a leader in healthcare.

Values – “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.

• Caring
  :
  We ‘Show It.’
• Health, Safety and Wellness
  :
  We ‘Do It Right.’
• Accountability
  :
  We ‘Own It.’
• Integrity
  :
  We ‘Do What’s Right.’

Reporting to the Manager, Building Services, the Maintenance Worker III performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties related to plumbing, painting, electrical and mechanical. Carries out heavy cleaning and grounds‑keeping tasks and transports heavy furniture, equipment and supplies throughout the facility. Assists in checking and maintaining HVAC systems and performs routine security duties.

• Identifies the nature of malfunction and performs mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment such as wheelchairs, carts/wagons, commodes, beds and tables by cleaning, disinfecting, greasing/oiling, replacing castors, checking brakes, bearings, tires, tubes and wheels; disassembles and reassembles equipment as required. Performs regular maintenance checks on suction machines, filters in ice machines and room‑unit air‑conditioners, food service appliances such as blenders, toasters, mixers.
• Performs electrical maintenance and repairs such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts and fluorescent tubes; replacing light switches, plugs, sockets and receptacles; repairing call bells, changing/oiling bathroom electrical fan units.
• Performs plumbing maintenance and repairs such as changing washers, unplugging drains, replacing bowl sealed rings, overhauling flushometers, changing taps, changing sink and bowl "P" traps, removing and replacing broken sink units and toilet bowls.
• Repairs walls and ceilings by patching and sanding; applies paint and finishes by brush, roller or spray; removes and replaces coverings such as tiles, linoleum and carpets.
• Performs carpentry maintenance such as removing/replacing door handles and locks, attaching pictures and drapery hardware and repairing broken furniture.
• Monitors preventative maintenance procedures for relevant equipment; recommends repairs and purchases as required; provides liaison and routine assistance to technicians and contractors as necessary.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties such as washing outside windows and removing garbage.
• Assists with maintenance of grounds and building exterior by cleaning patios and courtyards, removing snow and ice, cleaning gutters and drains, removing debris from lawns, and watering lawns using portable hoses and sprinklers.
• Transports heavy and/or bulky equipment and furniture throughout the facility; re‑arranges furniture in lounges and dining areas for special events; moves outdoor furniture seasonally to and from storage areas.
• Performs emergency preparedness activities such as checking fire extinguishers and assisting to coordinate emergency response drills.
• Checks operation of heating and domestic hot water boilers; checks boiler expansion tank level, recharges tank when necessary; checks roof‑top units and fans, changes filter; adds/tests chemicals to hot‑water heating system; and adjusts thermostats, sets up temperature recording instruments when necessary.
• Reports non‑routine maintenance situations or malfunctions to Manager.
• Ensures safety of residents and reports any adverse event or near misses immediately.
• Performs other duties as required.

Grade 10 plus two years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides knowledge of building trades and related services such as Building Service Worker training.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $27.10 Hourly

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care