JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE WORKER
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Maintenance Manager or Designate
Temp Fulltime – (approx. 6 months or longer)
7.5 hours/ Day 0800 – 1600 Monday – Friday (except holidays)

Salary Range:

As per AUPE Collective Agreement Local 47 Chapter 38

JOB SUMMARY:

• As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for ensuring

• that all physical plant and building operations are in proper working order and meet mandated codes

• and manufacturer recommendations, Park Place standards and policies specifically in relation to

• waste management, infection prevention and control, continuous quality improvement, risk

• management and WHMIS. As a member of the management team, the Maintenance Worker will

• utilize a preventative maintenance approach to prevent accidents and/or operation breakdown.

• Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Maintenance Worker

• ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic directions.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance Program, ensuring that regular checks are completed, and documentation is accurate.

• Works towards standardization of organizational documentation and reporting

• Adheres to relevant provincial and/or manufacturers’ equipment and plant systems’ codes, standards and/or expectations.

• Daily rounds of the Home, completing preventative maintenance schedule and searching and monitoring for any plant concerns and/or potential issues.

• In winter – ensures sidewalks, patios, and all exit areas are clear of ice and snow.

• Prioritizes items needing attention and fixing.

• Repairs equipment/ plant as able and necessary; refers to appropriate outside contractors as required for equipment and plant maintenance and /or repair and assists as necessary.

• Puts away supplies as delivered.

• Communicates ongoing with interdisciplinary team members and performs all building maintenance duties as required.

• Responsible for fire safety in the Home including calling routine fire drills on all shifts every month and provides education to staff as required to ensure fire safety for all.

• Participates in all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program. Understands and adheres to health and safety responsibilities as per Park Place policies.

• Participates in committees and meetings as required.

• Provides training to all staff on communication systems and applicable building information on orientation and routinely as required (e.g., Nurse call system, telephone systems, door alarm systems).

• Assists Residents with moving of furniture when required.

• Ensures all rooms are inspected and free of mechanical hazards, prior to a Resident moving in.

• Attends in-service education as applicable.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate

• Relevant experience is encouraged, equivalences may be considered

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to organize work.

• Ability to operate related equipment.

• Extensive knowledge in building and fire codes, as they pertain to continuing care Homes.

• Ability to work in teams collaboratively and communicate with others in a respectful manner.

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• MUST on a daily basis: be able to
• stand, lift, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb ladders, use stairwells,
• operate self-powered equipment,
• carry up to 9.1kg, push/pull object of 23kg.
• look over both shoulders, use both arms at full length, works with arms above the shoulders,

have full use of both hands,

• use vibrating tools,

• work in hot environment, and

• walk 330ft/90m. or longer distances on even surfaces.

Please note that only the selected candidates for an interview will be contacted.

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