Casual Maintenance Assistant- 4-5 shifts per week

COGIR Real Estate; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Edmonton, Canada seeks a Maintenance Assistant to perform routine repairs and basic maintenance across our residence. You will work to ensure safety, comfort, and high quality service for residents.

Responsibilities include inspections, simple carpentry and painting, plumbing and electrical touch-ups, and following facility policies. The role requires physical effort and the ability to work independently while maintaining a respectful, service-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work independently.
• Physically capable of moving heavy objects.
• Familiar with minor repairs to facility and equipment.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, heating and painting.
• Able to track work and costs in budget records.
• Health and Safety – willing to obtain Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Executes routine repairs on electrical, mechanical, plumbing equipment and building.
• Paints, carpentry, and maintains exterior grounds.
• Inspects premises for maintenance and safety, files reports.
• Adheres to facility policies and safety rules.
• Supports housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed.
• Work in a position of trust with residents; uphold ethics and integrity.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Physical fitness

Basic repair skills

Job description

Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today! Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Assistant executes routine repairs and carries out minor maintenance operations with a focus on providing superior customer service to our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes routine repairs and carries out minor maintenance operations to electrical, mechanical plumbing equipment and building;


• Paints, performs minor carpentry and maintains exterior grounds except those services performed under service contract;


• At regular intervals, inspects the entire premises from a maintenance and safety standpoint and files required reports with supervisor;


• Adheres to established facility policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices;


• An employee, while assigned handyman responsibilities, will continue to fulfil all housekeeping and maintenance duties as required;


• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);


• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;


• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions in English


• Ability to self regulate and work independently


• Must be capable of performing necessary physical duties including the movement of heavy objects


• Must be familiar with and able to carry out minor repairs to facility and equipment


• Knowledge and training in plumbing, electrical, heating, water, gas, mechanical, plastering and painting


• Able to maintain and manage a budget - Detailed oriented with ability to track work done and record costs involved


• Knowledge of Health and Safety - Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.