Maintenance and Facilities Worker I - (4708)

The Maintenance & Facilities Worker I is responsible for performing entry level commercial building maintenance, to ensure that County commercial buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner. The position performs a variety of maintenance duties in accordance with established operational procedures and policies of the County and applicable legislation.

Anticipated contract length: 3 months, with possibility of extension

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

- Conduct general commercial building maintenance including grounds maintenance (i.e. Winter & Summer), collection and disposal of refuse when required.
- Monitor inventory of supplies and storage of materials, completing requisitions as required.
- Maintain records, upload documentation, utilize approved systems and follow preventative maintenance plans, schedules as required.
- Utilize, reconcile County purchasing card and create/receive purchase orders using approved systems.
- Open and close County facilities and ensure they are secure as required.
- Monitor cleanliness and conditions of assigned County facilities and report areas of concern via approved communication procedure and systems.
- Act on immediate priorities (e.g. spills, accidents, full refuse container removal, clogged toilets) as required.
- Ensure grounds are tidy as directed.
- Paint buildings when required, (Interior & Exterior).
- Meeting room set up and clean up, set up includes furniture placement, display tools and assisting meeting groups. Clean up includes furniture storage, cleaning furniture/equipment and cleaning physical space,



as required at assigned facilities.
- Assist with County events including setup, tear down, clean-up, and parking duties.
- Monitor site related manual and computerized systems throughout County facilities as required.
- Maintain records, utilize approved systems and follow preventative conservation schedules as required.
- Conduct deliveries and pick-ups as required.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Provide coverage within the workroom when required.
- Comply with Provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Regular business hours (Monday to Friday)
- Other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:

- Acts with the Customer in Mind
- Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
- Communicates with Impact

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

- Grade 12 diploma. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.
- Valid G class driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Criminal Records Check that is less than six (6)



months old at time of hire.
- Ability to carry out instructions.
- Ability to do detailed or routine work accurately.
- Manual quickness, dexterity, and initiative required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to learn and operate in a fast paced, multi-functional setting where priorities change regularly.
- Ability to act independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to safely use custodial equipment and tools.
- Excellent customer and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate basic mathematical, written communication and computer skills.
- "Handyperson" skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical abilities considered an asset.
- Building automation systems knowledge considered an asset.
- Sound oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to deal with physically demanding duties.
- Available for after-hours emergency response to building(s)
- Good working knowledge of WHMIS.
- Good working knowledge of maintenance & operation of power equipment (power tools, lawn mowers and trimmers, lawn tractor, snow blower).

EXPERIENCE

- Minimum (1) year related experience.

EFFORT

- Physical effort required when shoveling, lifting and moving furniture and boxes, etc.
- Mental effort required when operating power tools, lawn and snow clearing equipment, etc.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- May be occasionally exposed to disagreeable conditions, such as weather, cleaning solvents, noise, dust, dirt, oil, greases, fumes, etc.

Salary Grade

$26.23 - $29.99

Union

CUPE 5820.01

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📌 Maintenance and Facilities Worker I (Midhurst)
🏢 County of Simcoe
📍 Midhurst