Maintenance Worker

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor or designate at Mon Sheong Home for the Aged, the incumbent must maintain a comfortable, safe, and aesthetic environment for the residents, staff and visitors. All work will be carried out in accordance with health and safety guidelines and procedures to ensure the safety of residents and workers. This position is part of CUPE.

Main Duties:

• Monitor and secure facility including furnishings; bathrooms, toilets, and drains; life safety system such as fire alarm system and fire suppression and protection system; emergency exits, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) system; hot water boilers and circulation mechanism; emergency backup power generator and associated fuel tanks; cooler, freezer, and kitchen equipment; telephone and cable systems; residents’ aiding equipment such as grab bars, walkers, lifters, wheelchairs, and nursing-call system; entrance, driveways, walkways, parking lots and the associated lighting, housekeeping cleaning equipment and laundry machine.
• Respond to the maintenance work request and record the repairs.
• Direct traffic in the parking lot during special events.
• Report any unusual/ alarm signal to Support Services Supervisor when performing regular inspections.
• Maintain the maintenance workshop in good condition at all times.
• Follow the Health and Safety regulations at all times.
• Understand and obey all fire safety regulations.
• Respond to all emergency calls.
• Elevators will be maintained for use free from danger and risk.
• Protective guards will be placed around and over all radiators and heating devices.
• Monitor and report inventory requirements to the Support Services Supervisor.
• Room settings for specific events and functions.
• Report repairs requested and maintenance work performed.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties as scheduled, including touch up of wall paints, equipment maintenance and inspection.
• Provide assistance to contractors when performing regular inspection and emergency repairs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Support Services Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three-year experience in general maintenance and building repairs and one of which should preferably be in long-term care or other health care facility.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with commercial building maintenance covering electrical distribution system; backup generator; heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) system; life safety system such as fire alarm system and fire suppression and protection system.
• Relevant training leading to Building Environmental System Operator Class I certificate is a plus.

Note: We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Disclaimer: Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.