Building Maintenance Worker 2
Calgary, City of
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Canada
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As a Building Maintenance Worker 2, you will be a front-line representative working directly with internal clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure City owned and/or managed facilities are operating efficiently and effectively. This position responds to daily service work order requests submitted by City staff working out of these facilities, initiates own work orders, and provides immediate assistance in emergency situations (such as: plumbing/roof leaks, sewer backups, overhead door malfunctions and other maintenance urgencies). Primary duties include:
- Repair or replace all types of plumbing fixtures (sinks, urinals, toilets, flush meters and taps) in commercial or residential buildings.
- Carry out regular scheduled preventive maintenance of structures, equipment, hardware and document observed building conditions for short-term maintenance repairs or long-term life cycle replacement.
- Execute planned and demand building maintenance.
- Coordinate inspections of fire extinguishers, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices, base building lighting, and kitchens.
- Support corporate events and public access program with various tasks in preparation.
- Maintain reflecting pools, their strainers, fittings and underground irrigation systems and controllers.
Qualifications
- A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g., GED), plus at least 2 years of related facility infrastructure experience based on the primary duties identified.
- Exposure to carpentry and plumbing and the ability to trace waterlines to the shut-off and a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems is required.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending OR; a valid Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
- Computer literacy and experience with Word, Excel and Outlook will be considered an asset.
- Experience operating forklifts, manlifts, power tools, power equipment, ability to coordinate with sub-contractors and to lift 50lbs; will be considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills in a politically sensitive environment, consistently delivering timely and effective responses.
- Ability to work independently and as a team while using well-developed problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both inside and outside, in high rise office buildings, garages, health clinics, workshops, and multi services facilities. Ability to work on-call shifts including evenings and weekends.
Note:
This position may be used to fill similar positions within the work unit. Additional positions may be filled with this competition.
Pre-employment Requirements
- An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
- Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.