Handyman

Alberta Fire and Security Equipment Ltd

Position Description: To perform both light and heavy janitorial duties in industrial settings, such as manufacturing facilities, warehouses and processing plants. Although basic cleaning tasks are included, the work differs from janitorial responsibilities in office buildings, retail outlets, residential buildings and schools in that it is often performed under uncomfortable or hazardous conditions, sometimes requiring the use of specialized machinery and safety equipment.

Qualifications

Since workers in this industry often use or are exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals, additional safety training, such as learning the standards developed by the Occupational Health & Safety Authority (OHSA), is required.

Since the work environment of a handyman includes large warehouses and manufacturing facilities, the focus is often to maintain a clean and safe environment for the day-to-day operations of the facility. The work is labor intensive and requires physical strength and that candidates must be able to operate high-pressure power washing equipment and powered industrial trucks. Depending upon the workplace, an industrial cleaner may also remove hazardous chemicals or be required to clean, inspect, maintain and repair equipment and machinery.