• Maintain a clean, safe, home – like environment
• Collect garbage from hallways, lounges and other areas and deposit in the designated area.
• Services and maintains hot water boiler system to the limitation of the certification of the incumbent
• Services and maintains heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment including pumps, valves, motors, fans etc. as per preventative maintenance schedule to the limitation and certification of the incumbent
• Repairs and maintains custodial and food services equipment
• Tests and controls water systems and related equipment
• Operates boilers and performs preventative maintenance on boilers and ancillary equipment and assist with preventative maintenance schedule
• Performs pipe fitting
• Service and install window air conditioning units
• Services and maintains pneumatic controls
• Performing repairs and maintains building, grounds equipment, and residents personal items, which may be of an electrical, mechanical, or carpentry in nature (woodworking, drywall, painting etc.)
• Performing required floor care i.e. strip, seal, wax, buff, and damp mop floors
• Carry out regular fire inspections as assigned
• Operate light equipment i.e: lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, snow blower etc. according to operating instruction and report any malfunction to Manager
• Keeping sidewalks, door entrances, stairways, roadways, parking areas, etc. free of hazards ( e.g. snow, ice, garbage, sand etc)
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager
• Performs other duties/tasks as assigned by manager

• High school diploma or an acceptable combination if education and experience
• WHMIS Certification
• Relevant post secondary education or certification in a trade is considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license and availability of vehicle required

• Ability to understand oral and written directions
• Ability and available to work a variety of shifts days, evening, and weekends
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written)
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to be “on call” on a rotational basis
• Ability to read blue prints and technical schematics
• Dependable and trustworthy with good work habits
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to bend, sit, stand, kneel for short periods of time
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety as relates to job
• Computer skills would be an asset

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• Experience in general maintenance and mechanical knowledge
• Extensive maintenance experience in a medium to large facility
• Experience or interest in working with seniors
• Experience in various types of heating and cooling systems including boiler and air handling units
• Experience and knowledge of Ontario Building Code, and Fire Marshall’s Act