MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT– Seasonal position from June to March recurring

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The Ministry of Education, Robarts School for the Deaf and Amethyst Demonstration School, requires an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• Provide general preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment
• Perform general plumbing, electrical and welding work; general facility maintenance
• Provide general repairs to heating, ventilation and fire systems
• Provide general repairs to locks, valves, pumps; repair of windows, flooring, minor painting and general touch-up work to furniture
• Maintain the efficient mechanical operation and hygienic condition of the swimming pool
• Assist contract and government services tradespersons
• Assist with implementation of work plan for summer students

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What you bring to the team

Knowledge and related experience

• You have demonstrated experience and general working knowledge of trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical to assist with semi-skilled general maintenance and to determine proper methods and materials required for performing installation, replacement, repair, preventative maintenance and construction work at the facility;
• You have good mechanical aptitude and experience performing routine general maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance and minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, small engines, appliances, furniture, fittings, electromechanical systems;
• You have demonstrated experience and ability to maintain efficient operation of swimming pool and related equipment.
• You have the ability to use hand tools and power equipment
• You have the ability to read and follow simple drawings, blue prints, work specifications, including written and verbal directions
• You have experience maintaining work orders and preventative maintenance logs
• You have good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• You have organizational, time management, analytical and problem solving skills
• You have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
• You have good physical ability to move and set up furniture and equipment.

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Additional information:

Note:

• The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment.

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