Building Maintenance and Repair

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: Public Works
Reports to: Buildings Foreman
Effective Date: July 2008
Positions Supervised: 0
Revised Date: March 2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the County Buildings Foreman, carries out repairs, adjustments, maintenance and inspections of County owned and leased buildings and properties.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Carries out repairs, adjustments, maintenance and inspections of County owned and leased buildings and properties
Where approved by the Buildings Foreman, purchases all necessary materials and goods or schedules contracted services where required to carry out specific assigned tasks.
Reviews and/or monitors the work of contracted service providers and reports any deficiencies, irregularities or concerns to the Buildings Foreman.
Participates in building repair, restoration and reconstruction projects.
Applies approved operating policies, procedures and legislation and supplements the judgment and initiative of the Buildings Foreman.
Reports on deficiencies found while doing work at County owned and leased buildings and properties.
Uses initiative and judgment to solve problems at County owned and leased buildings and properties.
Consults with the Buildings Foreman on matters involving County owned/leased properties or tenants.
Maintains a record of work performed, either in written format or through use of automated work-management software.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

Completion of post-secondary education along with completion of a relevant trade certification and/or qualification or demonstrated practical experience in the field of building maintenance and repairs.
Good knowledge of construction practices, best practices with respect to building maintenance and repairs as well as a working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.
Able to work unsupervised.
Current class G driver’s license.
Employment is conditional upon receipt of a successful Vulnerable Persons Police Clearance.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Individual Contributor
Emerging Leader

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires physical effort such as lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy objects, working in loud areas, at heights, etc.
Overtime and or after-hours work may be required from time-to-time
Typical work environment is interior and exterior, working in all weather conditions.