Job Description

Part-Time Building Maintenance Person

Accel North is Niagara's premier and largest cowork and flexible workspace provider. We assist entrepreneurs to Work, Meet and Grow. Accel North offers modern, turnkey workspaces including Suites, Offices, and Coworking in an Entrepreneurial and Collaborative Business Community. Our workspace inspires us, and our members. Let Accel North inspire you!

Our Class A, six-story building in downtown St. Catharines needs an experienced and professional Part-Time Building Maintenance person to join our Accel North Team.

Role Type and Shift:

Part-Time position with expectation of being onsite 1-2 days per week for a total of approximately 20 hours per month. Flexibility for emergencies or special projects is required.

Who:

Great for someone with a small handyperson or commercial building maintenance company looking to expand with a long-term part-time role. Experience with commercial buildings such as hotels, multi-story office buildings, medical buildings, schools, etc. Someone who has a background in general construction is preferred Someone who lives in St. Catharines and has access to their own vehicle for transportation

Overview of Required Skills, etc.:

Willing to work part-time, approximately 20 hours per month; all work will be pre-scheduled and communicated. Strong attention to detail and takes ownership and pride in the tasks and projects they perform Experience working as part of a team Strong communication skills to ensure you are aligned with our management team Excellent organizational skills Must have a smartphone and be comfortable using apps on the phone for tasks and communication Commercial HVAC maintenance skills Strong drywall repair skills Ability to paint to a high standard Moderate commercial electrical ability Moderate plumbing skills for repairs, etc. Understanding of fire systems, including emergency lighting, etc. Valid driver's license and own vehicle to run errands; mileage will be reimbursed

:

Building Operations

Responsible for any maintenance and repairs where possible before moving to 3rd party trades Complete regular checklists and logs, i.e. weekly and monthly fire inspections, HVAC inspections, elevator inspections, alarm systems, etc. Working with the Management team to assist members with pre-scheduled tasks Keep detailed records and logs of issues, events and resolutions

General Construction Skills

Responsible for drywall and office repairs when a member vacates to return offices to move-in ready condition Painting during renovation projects and building touch-ups Plumbing experience required Preference to those with the skills and background to be hands-on to complete renovation projects, including building new drywall offices or working with modular walls Experience with building out metal stud walls, installation of new drywall, insulation, drywall compound, etc., to be paint-ready preferred Running and installing the electrical in prep for final connection by a licensed electrician

Building Technology

(previous experience in this area is not required, but is an asset)

Running cables and assisting with internet access throughout the building Security camera management - ensure all cameras are working, update camera software to ensure the property management team can easily search and locate footage Audio Visual - assist with installing and managing various AV requirements in the building, including meeting and boardrooms, event space, etc.

Requirements:

8-10 years of experience as a professional handyperson or running your own small business taking care of commercial properties. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of your skills and background Willingness to tackle a variety of tasks, while managing risk and cost Thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt Willingness to learn new skills Tech skills and the ability to learn is an asset Must be able to pass a criminal background check Knowledge of Ontario Building and Fire Codes preferred Strong computer skills preferred Knowledge of and certification for WHMIS, and Working at Heights. Knowledge of techniques of good body mechanics to prevent injury Able to perform varied physical work throughout the shift We will provide training on certain building systems Asset if you possess any certificates for plumbing and/or electrical

What you will receive:

Flexibility to schedule upcoming work weeks to align with your life outside of work. All projects will be pre-scheduled and communicated. Competitive hourly wage or contract work with your company Opportunity to work for a successful and growing company

How to Apply for this Position?

Interested? Please send your resume. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 6 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Location:

St. Catharines, ON L2R 7E8 (preferred)
Work Location: In person