Maintenance Attendant Jobs

Role Summary
The Maintenance Attendant is responsible for performing general building and property maintenance. They will maintain HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and equipment. This role is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facility property and equipment according to safety and preventative maintenance systems and processes. This role is also responsible for multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.
Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install and repair plumbing fixtures, piping and related equipment
• Set priorities for preventative maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions and scheduled work
• Maintain an adequate supply of hot water at the correct temperature
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Operate light automotive or power equipment, work with tools, ladders and maintenance supplies as directed
• Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs to facilities and equipment
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain facilities and equipment
• Update project information and maintain project files
• Other duties as assigned
• Organize drawings and prepare drawing packages to support project activity
• Completion of homeowner requested upgrades or repairs
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report to leaders
• Must wear protective safety equipment, including steel toed boots, belted pants, and proper identification
• Run errands, pick up and deliver supplies, equipment, and materials as needed
• Inspect all equipment for proper functioning on a regular basis
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance checks of all electrical alarms
• Report accidents, vandalism, thefts, and unsafe conditions
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain various electrical components, appliances, and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventative maintenance program, and departmental procedures
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust accordingly
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service
• Perform mechanical and preventative maintenance work on equipment as per preventative maintenance manual, including circulating pumps, air handling systems and refrigeration
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Support facility maintenance inspection processes and forward feedback to leader
• Perform minor construction work, including but not limited to dismantling and erecting walls, finish carpentry work and pouring concrete
• Prepare, paint and decorate interior and exterior surfaces as required
• Perform necessary work to open clogged sewer lines
• Involved in all aspects of building maintenance requirements for all new construction, renovations, or updates to current systems
• Operation of elevated work platforms and forklifts
• Complete all daily maintenance requests and report any unfinished work to leader

Requirements

• Formal maintenance training or trade certification an asset
• Must be computer literate. Preferred candidate will have previous experience property maintenance software, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use common hand tools, operate machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of standard building trades
• Knowledge of applicable safety precaution
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• 2-4 years' experience in a maintenance or general labour position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills