Job Description

Overview

This position requires a self-motivated individual who can work effectively with minimum supervision. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to interact with residents, co-workers and visitors. Involvement in all aspects of building operations including monitoring of building environment and equipment, energy management, maintenance of life safety equipment, preventive/predictive maintenance, electrical systems, plumbing systems, fire and emergency plans. While performing any and all duties of the position the employee will work in a safe and healthy manner and will follow the regulations outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act as outlined in the organization Health & Safety Policy, Infection Control and safe work procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, other duties may be assigned:

Monitors operation of building equipment. Identify and report all abnormal system functions to Support Services Manager. Monitors utility consumption. Monitors and maintains air, water and humidity levels in building environment. Performs preventive/predictive maintenance duties. Trouble shoots and maintains low pressure steam boilers, hot water boilers, low voltage electrical equipment, life safety systems, HVAC systems, laundry systems, compressors, pumps, water treatment systems and building envelope components. Provide on-call support. Cleans work area, tools, and equipment. Performs routine inspections and test of building and equipment. Attends all mandatory in-services according to John Noble Home Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work as part of a team.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certification from college of technical school; Gas Fitter II certificate, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC trade certificate, Facilities Systems Technician. Current valid driver's license. Yearly training, Fire/Emergency, Asbestos Type Two removal and fit testing, Roof Top tying off, Spill and WHMIS.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Computer Skills is an asset.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all work in accordance with John Noble Home Policies and Procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as related to Long-Term Care.

Attends all mandatory in-services according to John Noble HomePolicies and Procedures.

Ensure all equipment and personal protective equipment is inspected regularly and maintained.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

The John Noble Home is committed to achieving and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all its employees. The Home is committed to the principles of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and encourages a positive safety culture for our employees. Workers will receive adequate training in their specific work tasks to protect their health and safety.

Workers have a general duty to take responsibility for personal health and safety, which means they should not behave or operate equipment in a way that would endanger themselves or others. Section 28 of OHSA lists additional specific duties:

Work in compliance with the Act and regulations according to the below; Use any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the employer. Tell the employer or supervisor about any known missing or defective equipment or protective device that may be dangerous. Report any known workplace hazard or violation of the Act to the employer or supervisor. Do not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the employer or by the regulations. An employee has the right to refuse work that they believe is dangerous to either their own health and safety or that of another worker. Responsible to clean and check that equipment is in good working order. Aware of the chemicals you are using and how to use them safely. Check that spray bottles are labeled and know where to find the MSDS on the chemicals you are using. Know where the eye wash stations are located. Report any incidents or accidents immediately to your supervisor. Store all equipment and materials in a safe place. All chemicals must be kept in a locked area. When equipment or materials are broken, report to Maintenance through a work order and if you feel it is a hazard, remove from use or tag out.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.61-$32.15 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program On-site parking Vision care
Licence/Certification:

Gas Fitter II, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Facilities Tech (required) driver's license (required)
Work Location: In person