Facilities Support / General Laborer – Internship

Company: CareKW 
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (4 months, with potential for extension)
Hours: 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday  

We are growing and looking for a handy individual to join our Kitchener team in the Facility Support role. If you enjoy general repairs, tinkering with equipment, organizing & maintaining a clean space, then the Facilities Support / General Laborer position is for you.

This position is suitable for candidates seeking an entry level position

Job Description

CareKW has several sites located in Kitchener-Waterloo that require basic facility support and inventory/supply oversight. Sites are a range of office, storage & clinical space and each has unique support requirements. The Facility Support role aids with general repairs of the various CareKW sites, the equipment, general custodial duties, warehouse inventory, organization & deliveries. This position also supports the Development Team with new projects & initiatives as needed.

• Provide hands on support to CareKW sites.
• General custodial duties that include minor routine repairs and maintenance of the various sites.
• Occasional assembly & physical moving of equipment and/or furnishings.
• Physically set up workstations for employees (desks/chairs/filing cabinets etc.) and new office spaces.
• Troubleshoot basic service repairs with equipment including but not limited to: hospital beds, side tables, mechanical lifts, desks, chairs, fans, cabinets, cubicles etc.
• Track and maintain inventory for warehouse & offsite operations.
• Create purchase orders, accept deliveries, and allocate supplies to CareKW sites.
• Assist the Development Team with physical & logistical aspects of new projects that support growth across CareKW locations.
• Occasional travel to surrounding municipalities is required.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Enjoy problem solving & working with their hands to find solutions
• Are familiar and experienced working with a variety of basic hand & power tools
• Are comfortable training on warehouse equipment: skyjack, pallet stacker, ladders etc.
• Bring a customer service approach to their work, with a positive & approachable attitude
• Are reliable & take initiative/ownership to research and problem solve through unfamiliar territory
• Have a knack for physical organization
• Are familiar with basic computing tasks such as excel books, creating training documents and operating basic warehouse management systems.
• Previous experience in handy-work, warehouse environment or deliveries considered strong asset

Certifications: 

• Valid G Driver’s License
• Minimum education of Highschool diploma or GED
• Recent Police Check & VS Check
• Successful candidate will need to be fully vaccinated to enter healthcare settings
• Will need to comply with IPAC guidelines for sanitation

While we do thank all who apply, only selected & qualified candidates will be contacted

Who we are
The CareKW team fuels creative healthcare solutions in Ontario. Our PSW, Nurse and Rehabilitation services are backed by a strong, flexible, and reliable team. We offer a continuum of compassionate care in any environment and provide services with confidence, continuity of care and the ability to adjust as we go, to ensure individual care needs are met. CareKW is seeking candidates to join a growing team that enhances community health and makes a difference in healthcare. CareKW offers competitive pay, health benefits, RRSP matching, and a supportive work environment that’s geared toward lifelong learning and career development. Working here, you can make a difference!

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