General Building Maintenance Technician - AMENDMENT

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Assessment accommodation

To apply for this process, you:
1) need to provide a résumé. A cover letter is not required.

2) answer the pre-screening questions online. Failure to complete the questionnaire or failure to provide sufficient details to the questions will result in your elimination from this process.

Duties

Main duties of the position

Carries out construction, renovation, maintenance and minor repair work; analyzes and evaluates various problems in infrastructure-related fields; performs certain maintenance tasks on mechanical and restoration equipment and hardware; carries out indoor and outdoor maintenance work (carpentry, painting, tiling, locks, hardware, replacing lamps, adjusting windows, masonry, plastering, etc.).

Conducts preventive maintenance inspections based on maintenance records, and performs minor repairs in areas related to these duties.

Supervises maintenance work performed under contract (cleaning, waste disposal, window cleaning, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, etc.) and coordinates the contractor’s maintenance and construction activities with building occupants to ensure that operations are not disrupted.

Operates and maintains various hand, electrical and mechanical tools and drives a motorized vehicle.

Work environment

Did you know that for a third year, Public Services and Procurement Canada has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

PSPC helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

Intent of the process

Establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions with permanent or temporary tenures and various security profiles for our offices in Québec.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

High school diploma or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant,* multi-faceted experience in at least two (2) trades related to general maintenance, renovation and repair in large buildings and in line with the duties of the position.

*Note: Significant experience is defined as at least three years of experience.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

•ŸExperience in general maintenance, renovation and repair of historic or heritage buildings
•ŸExperience in construction, renovation, maintenance and minor repair work and in analysis and evaluation of various problems in infrastructure-related fields; certain maintenance tasks on mechanical and restoration equipment and hardware; interior and exterior maintenance work (e.g. carpentry, painting, tiles, locks, hardware, lamp replacement, window adjustment, masonry, plastering, etc.)
•ŸExperience in preventive maintenance inspections using maintenance records; minor repairs in areas related to the duties of the position
Ÿ•Experience in supervising maintenance work performed under contract (cleaning, waste disposal, window cleaning, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, etc.) and coordinating contractors’ maintenance or construction activities with building occupants in order to ensure that their operations are not disrupted
•ŸExperience in maintaining and using various hand, electrical and mechanical tools and in operating a motorized vehicle

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the operation of tools and workshop equipment routinely used in building maintenance.

Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles.

Knowledge of current methods and techniques for maintenance and minor repairs in large buildings.

Knowledge of environmental principles applicable to maintenance of large office buildings.

COMPETENCIES

Client service – level 1:
Understands the needs of internal and external clients and responds according to defined service standards.

Communicating:
Listens, obtains and shares information, and conveys clear, concise and effective messages that are tailored to the audience.

Thinking and acting:
Examines all aspects of an idea, situation or problem with an open mind, identifies the best solutions/approaches, and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.

Teamwork:
Contributes significantly to joint efforts with a view to achieving targeted objectives.

Interpersonal relations:
Establishes and maintains constructive working relations based on listening and respect in order to advance the work of the organization.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

ŸConsideration may be limited to members of employment equity groups, in particular Aboriginals and members of visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be willing and able to perform strenuous physical activity effectively and safely.
• Willingness to wear identifier clothing and safety equipment.
• Be willing and able to lift and carry objects (maximum of 25 kilograms/55 pounds).
• Required to work in confined spaces, in unconfortable positions and difficult to access.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - • Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to work shift work, on call, evenings, weekends and alone as required

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

**Reference checks may be conducted.**

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.