Casual Maintenance Technician: Safety, Repairs & Upkeep

Retirement-Concepts-1; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a casual Maintenance Worker to support the Nanaimo community. You will perform day-to-day maintenance, inspect equipment, and assist in safety and security measures to ensure a clean, safe living environment for residents.

This role requires at least 1 year of related experience in building maintenance, knowledge of painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and heating systems, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience related to building or community maintenance.
• Knowledge of painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating systems and gardening.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• A basic level of computer knowledge – Microsoft Office and maintenance software.
• Ability to prioritize and organize maintenance schedules.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff and contractors.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check.
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Regular Maintenance, Repairs and Building Improvements: Inspects, operating condition of all equipment and logs information daily, diagnose malfunctions and recommends replacements or upgrades to Manager.
• Regular Maintenance, Repairs and Building Improvements: Inspects alarm, call, and security systems and logs information daily.
• Maintenance Management: Schedules and supervises service work in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintenance Management: Completes general repairs to electrical, plumbing and other building components appropriate with the capabilities of an experienced maintenance trade person.
• Maintenance Management: Be available for emergency call-ins.
• Maintenance Management: Maintains a painting/touch-up schedule.
• Environmental Issues: Implements snow removal and de-icing program either directly or via a contractor as directed.
• Environmental Issues: Support the pest control program.
• Environmental Issues: Maintains organized and safe work and storage areas.
• Fire & Life Safety: Assists in fire safety drills and complies with fire regulations.
• Fire & Life Safety: Implements all repair and maintenance activities in a safe manner while abiding by appropriate Work Safe BC regulations.
• Fire & Life Safety: Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through accident prevention, knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Painting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

Heating systems

Gardening

Safety regulations

Computer basics

Communication

Criminal record check

Manual lifting

Independence

English proficiency

Job description

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a casual Maintenance Worker to support the Nanaimo community. You will perform day-to-day maintenance, inspect equipment, and assist in safety and security measures to ensure a clean, safe living environment for residents.

This role requires at least 1 year of related experience in building maintenance, knowledge of painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and heating systems, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.