Maintenance Worker - Villa Marguerite - Temp Full-time

Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary
Experienced
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:
  1. Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance Program, ensuring that regular checks are completed, and documentation is accurate.
  2. Works towards standardization of organizational documentation and reporting
  3. Adheres to relevant provincial and/or manufacturers’ equipment and plant systems’ codes, standards and/or expectations.
  4. Daily rounds of the Home, completing preventative maintenance schedule and searching and monitoring for any plant concerns and/or potential issues.
  5. In winter – ensures sidewalks, patios, and all exit areas are clear of ice and snow.
  6. Prioritizes items needing attention and fixing.
  7. 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.
  8. Puts away supplies as delivered.
  9. Communicates ongoing with interdisciplinary team members and performs all building maintenance duties as required.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Participates in committees and meetings as required.
  13. 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).
  14. Assists Residents with moving of furniture when required.
  15. Ensures all rooms are inspected and free of mechanical hazards, prior to a Resident moving in.
  16. Attends in-service education as applicable.
  17. 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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