Casual Maintenance Assistant - Carlingwood Retirement

Riverstone Retirement Communities; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Retirement Communities is seeking a maintenance-focused team member in Ottawa to keep the residence clean, safe and well-maintained. You will perform cleaning, sanitizing and basic repairs in resident suites, common areas and offices, following infection control and policy guidelines.

The role requires experience in a health-care setting, knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems, and a strong commitment to working with seniors.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum education required.
• Minimum of two years experience, preferably in health care.
• Knowledge of physical plant and grounds maintenance incl. plumbing, HVAC and electrical.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in the residence.
• Clean and sanitize resident areas and common spaces per policies.
• Perform general renovations and repairs to rooms and building.
• Maintain building mechanical, electrical and fire safety systems.
• Assist with routine maintenance and grounds surveillance.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication skills

Seniors care interest

Education

Grade 12 minimum

Tools

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12 minimum.

Background:

• Two years or more experience, preferably in health care setting;
• Knowledge and training in physical plant and grounds maintenance including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.;
• Excellent communication skills.

Personal Requirements:

• Work as part of a team;
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change;
• Keen interest in working with seniors.

FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in the residence
• Clean, dust, vacuum resident suites, common areas (i.e. lounges, corridors, elevators, etc.), offices, staff areas and other assigned areas according to Riverstone RC policies and procedures;
• Sanitize resident suites and other assigned areas as per Riverstone RC infection control policies and procedures;
• Clean vacant rooms and prepare suites for new move-ins as instructed by ESM or their designate;
• Clean and sanitize resident bathroom and all washrooms in the facility including all fixtures, tiles, floors, vanity and mirrors;
• Collect and dispose of refuse and dirty laundry from resident suites, common areas (i.e. lounges, corridors, elevators, etc.), offices, staff areas and other assigned areas in accordance with Riverstone RC policies and procedures;
• Clean and restock housekeeping carts daily;
• General renovations of rooms including painting, wallpaper and surface repairs;
• General repairs to the building, equipment and furnishings;
• General renovations of rooms including painting, wallpaper and surface repairs;
• Provide maintenance services as scheduled;
• Maintain the effectiveness of building mechanical, electrical and fire detection and safety systems;
• Minor adjustment to the building mechanical, electrical and fire systems as deemed necessary and directed by the ESM;
• Routine surveillance of the grounds, including parking lot and underground garage;
• Maintain the grounds in a neat and tidy fashion.