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Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. is a not-for-profit organization offering support to adults with intellectual and or physical disabilities in the Biggar/Unity/Wilkie areas. We currently are accepting applications for 1 contractual maintenance assistant position in Biggar, SK
Responsibilities
1.Monitor maintenance status at both Biggar Homes weekly
2.Complete repair tasks as reported at both Biggar Homes
3.Check safety equipment at both Biggar Homes weekly
4.Check Water Softener Salt at both Biggar Homes weekly and add as needed
5.Perform weekly maintenance checks as instructed
6.Report any problems or needed repairs to the Operations Manager
7.Record ongoing safety equipment checks on the necessary form
8.Take training as needed
9.Checks Homes for hazards (fire, health, etc) during each shift and inform incoming staff and Management, if warranted, of any issues or concerns
10.Move and set up furniture and equipment
11.Mow and trim the lawns at all facilities using the agencys lawn mower and trimmer
12.Keep all facilities free of snow using the Agencys snow blower and keep the sidewalks clear of snow and salted
13.Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
1.Must possess a valid Saskatchewan Drivers license and vehicle
2.Must provide a Criminal Record Check prior to employment
3.Be available to respond to emergency needs as required
Compensation
6 month contract
Up to 10 hours per week - pay scale dependent upon education and experience
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Specific Maintenance Activities
- Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
- Remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
- Perform routine maintenance jobs and repairs
- Empty waste containers
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on electrical systems
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on appliances
- Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
- Paint
- Repair drywall
- Water and tend to plants
- Work with minimal supervision
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Work Setting
- Office building
- Apartment/condominium complex
Work Location Information
- Rural community
- Remote location
Equipment Operated/Used
- Power tools
- Power lawn mowers
- Security systems
- Snowblowers
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Office/Administration activities
- Perform safety and security checks
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)