Maintenance Attendant

• Contact facility service contractors for repair jobs or preventative maintenance and oversee work to ensure work is completed to standard.  
• Perform minor building, electrical, plumbing, and equipment repair and handyman tasks.  
• Perform daily building rounds to identify any deficiencies, problems, or safety concerns. 
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies such as filters, lightbulbs, tools, etc. 
• Organize, label, and inventory maintenance tools and equipment  
• Perform outdoor maintenance when required, such as garbage removal in parking lot and grassed areas, lawn mowing and grounds maintenance.  
• May be required to clear snow with shovel and apply salt in front of entryways, paths, fenced dog run areas, and receiving area in between snow removal services. 
• Assist volunteer team with recruitment and orientation of maintenance volunteers and supervise them during their scheduled shift.  
• Check and refill first aid kits. 
• Participate in OH&S Committee meetings. 
• Organize maintenance of forklift and coordinate external training and certifications for trained forklift users. 
• Coordinate maintenance of fire extinguishers throughout building. 
• Ensure the shipping/receiving area is organized and clean at all times and meets all OH&S regulations. 
• Be the main contact for our security system alarm call list. 
• Operate a forklift, CHS vehicle, or other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store goods. 
• When required, review incoming shipments to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments, agree quantities received to packing slips, and work closely with the Finance team for inventory management. 
• When required, perform weekly inventory count of animal food and supplies and janitorial items ahead of weekly order. 
• Other related duties as assigned.  

• Minimum High School Diploma. 
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license with ability to provide a clean 3 year drivers abstract. 
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.  
• Good attention to detail in all areas of work.  
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks and competing priorities.  
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.  
• Previous facility maintenance experience or post-secondary training in areas related to facility maintenance considered an asset. 
• Ability to provide minor building, electrical, plumbing, equipment repair, and maintenance tasks.  
• Forklift use experience considered an asset.  
• Availability for building emergency call-ins. 

Physical Requirements:

• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs and ability to do frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects.  
• Physically capable of handling/working with cats, dogs, reptiles, birds, rabbits, and rodents to assist in other areas of the shelter when required.  
• Other frequent physical demands are as follows: 
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling
  • Climbing (ladders), and/or balancing 
  • Stooping, kneeling, crouching 
  • Reaching 
• Some exposure to elements such as weather, noise, dust, odours, fumes and oils.  
• Must practice safe work habits including awareness of safety regulations and requirements.  
• Genuine concern for the welfare of animals. 
• Successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Information Check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS.

Benefits:  

• 100% employer paid health and dental benefits for employees and their dependents
• Wellness Spending Account
• Vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, wellness days, and paid day off on your birthday
• Matching RSP
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to reduced rate counseling services
• Free onsite staff parking

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