Building Maintenance Technician

at  Altasciences

Your New Company!
At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.
About The Role
Performs maintenance & repairs related to buildings, grounds, and equipment, in one or more areas such as electrical, plumbing, painting and grounds-keeping. On-call rotation will be required.

What You’ll Do Here

• Establishes, monitors, and carries out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, equipment, and grounds. Ensures building and equipment meet all safety, security and fire regulations and policies. Makes recommendations for major repairs and purchases to supervisor.
• Performs carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical and plumbing maintenance, and repairs such as repairing furniture, constructing shelves, installing switches, replacing plugs and other basic appliance repairs, applying paint and other finishes, repairing drywall, disassembling and reassembling equipment, replacing sinks and toilets and applying finishing material such as linoleum.
• Monitors work performed by contractors, prepares estimates of labor and material costs, contacts external contractors and trades people to obtain quotes and arranges for major repairs and maintenance work.
• Collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
• Cleans external areas such as entranceways, sidewalks and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels, and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow, and other refuse. Performs minor gardening and lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and watering.
• Completes and maintains related records such as maintenance logs and security incident reports.
• Transports equipment, furniture and supplies manually and/or using aids such as dollies and carts. Operates a motor vehicle to pick up and move goods and supplies. Arranges furniture for special events.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High School leaving certificate, plus related vocational training such as a building maintenance course would be an asset.
• Two (2) years recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate in both French and English.

What We Offer
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

• Establishes, monitors, and carries out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, equipment, and grounds. Ensures building and equipment meet all safety, security and fire regulations and policies. Makes recommendations for major repairs and purchases to supervisor.
• Performs carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical and plumbing maintenance, and repairs such as repairing furniture, constructing shelves, installing switches, replacing plugs and other basic appliance repairs, applying paint and other finishes, repairing drywall, disassembling and reassembling equipment, replacing sinks and toilets and applying finishing material such as linoleum.
• Monitors work performed by contractors, prepares estimates of labor and material costs, contacts external contractors and trades people to obtain quotes and arranges for major repairs and maintenance work.
• Collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
• Cleans external areas such as entranceways, sidewalks and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels, and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow, and other refuse. Performs minor gardening and lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and watering.
• Completes and maintains related records such as maintenance logs and security incident reports.
• Transports equipment, furniture and supplies manually and/or using aids such as dollies and carts. Operates a motor vehicle to pick up and move goods and supplies. Arranges furniture for special events.
• Performs other related duties as required