Maintenance Services Representative
- Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year industry experience or equivalent
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Position Summary and Job Magnitude
- Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Preventative maintenance is necessary for all aspects of keeping the building running smoothly. Some of the responsibilities involved with this position include but are not limited to:
- Daily checks of the building and equipment
- Greasing bearings, replacing filters and belts on equipment as per maintenance schedules
- Check utility meters on daily basis to monitor consumption.
- Check standpipes and fire panel on a daily basis
- Check all fire extinguishers are at their proper levels and intact
- Keep detailed records of all maintenance and inspections
- Any other preventative maintenance as required
- Replacing or repairing burnt out lights and fixtures
- Moving furniture and appliances
- Basic plumbing repairs and replacements, including unclogging toilets
- Fixing damaged sections of drywall
- Maintaining interior finishes, including vinyl wall coverings and painting
- General janitorial tasks such as garbage collection and spill cleanups
- Keep detailed records of all work
- Any other maintenance or janitorial duties as required or asked to perform
The maintenance person’s role can be strenuous and requires the individual to be in good physical condition. Physical demands include:
- Climbing ladders
- Moving appliances and furniture
- Repetitive lifting of up to 60lbs
- Cardio vascular endurance for tasks such as snow removal and climbing stairs
- Working in confined spaces, including lying on their side or working on their knees for up to 30 minute.
- Ability to grip and manipulate basic hand tools and parts
- Hand dexterity and fine motor skills for working with small parts
- Repetitive reaching or working above their head
- Majority of the working day spent standing conducting repairs and maintenance
- Provide on-call support and availability beyond standard working hours, as operational needs require.
- Work in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by the OHSA, regulations, and Campus Living Centres (e.g. wearing safety shoes, confining hair, jewelry, or loose clothing around moving parts, etc.).
- Online training modules and in-person training must be completed before starting regular duties.
- WHMIS 2015 and GHS system, and standard operating procedures training must be completed prior to beginning regular duties.
- Qualifications
Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of commercial electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
- Must be competent with general physical plant repairs
- Must possess positive attitude towards work and learning
- Must be able to handle multiple projects at once
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and daily inspections of building systems, equipment, utilities, and fire safety equipment, keeping detailed maintenance records. Complete repair requests and janitorial tasks promptly, support contractors on site, and provide on-call assistance as operational needs require.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, while a recognized college diploma is preferred; at least one year of industry experience or equivalent is required. Candidates should know commercial electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, be capable of general physical plant repairs, manage multiple projects, and meet the role’s physical and safety requirements.
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building Inspections
- Equipment Repair
- Commercial Electrical Systems
- Plumbing
- HVAC Systems
- Physical Plant Repairs
- Fire Safety Inspections
- Recordkeeping
- Janitorial Work
- Hand Tool Use
- Contractor Support
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Physical Stamina
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Education
Keywords
- Preventive Maintenance
- Daily Inspections
- Commercial Electrical Systems
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Physical Plant Repairs
- Fire Panel
- Standpipes
- Fire Extinguishers
- Utility Meters
- Maintenance Schedules
- Repair Requisitions
- Lighting Fixtures
- Drywall Repair
- Interior Finishes
- Vinyl Wall Coverings
- Painting
- Janitorial Duties
- Snow Removal
- Hand Tools
- On-Call Support
- OHSA
- WHMIS 2015
- GHS
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safety Shoes
- Contractor Support