Care-Centric Maintenance Technician - Senior Living

Sienna Living; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to support daily upkeep across our residential communities in Canada. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and timely maintenance tasks to ensure a warm, well-kept environment for residents and staff.

Responsibilities include painting, plumbing, floor care, exterior maintenance, and reporting. Applicants need 1–2 years’ relevant experience and must pass background checks as required by provincial regulations.

Qualifications

• Certification, training, and work experience in building repairs, painting and finishes, floor care, safety procedures, property maintenance, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Proven customer service skills and strong written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of basic operation and maintenance of common residence equipment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) and Criminal Records Check (British Columbia).

Responsibilities

• Perform general repair and maintenance tasks including painting, plastering, basic plumbing, carpentry, and non-licensed electrical work.
• Clean and maintain floors and common areas; manage waste and recycling.
• Maintain exterior grounds and parking areas; perform snow removal and salting as needed.
• Mow grass, water plants, and maintain gardens for orderly grounds.
• Complete forms and reports for follow-up and record-keeping.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building repairs

Painting & finishes

Floor care

Safety procedures

Property maintenance

Plumbing

HVAC basics

Customer service

English language

Education

Certifications / training in maintenance trades

Job description

Sienna Senior Living is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to support daily upkeep across our residential communities in Canada. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and timely maintenance tasks to ensure a warm, well-kept environment for residents and staff.

Responsibilities include painting, plumbing, floor care, exterior maintenance, and reporting. Applicants need 1–2 years’ relevant experience and must pass background checks as required by provincial regulations.