MAINTENANCE AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Exeter; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Exeter is seeking a Maintenance Aide to join our team in Exeter, Ontario. The role focuses on facility upkeep, painting, and essential mechanical/electrical tasks to maintain a safe, comfortable home for residents.

You will report to the Environmental Service Manager and be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and quality care. The position is full-time with daytime hours and a focus on hands-on maintenance within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Certificate in Skill trades or related program or high level of experience.
• One year or more of experience in a similar position with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical home operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, time management and can work independently.
• Ability to prioritize work and must be able to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures.
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the maintenance department, painting operations of the home, general upkeep, as well as making sure everything is as per the company standards.
• Assist with the property maintenance including exterior duties including snow removal property lightning, garbage, and other general operations.
• Other duties as required.
• Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Communication

Education

Post‑secondary certificate in skilled trades

1+ year experience in maintenance

Job description

Home: Southbridge Exeter

Location: Exeter, Ontario

Hourly Wage: $24.77

Position: Maintenance Aide

Status: Full Time Vacancy

Shift: 10:00am-6:00pm

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Environmental Service Manager

The Maintenance will be responsible for specific operations related to mechanical, electrical and maintenance departments. Our Maintenance Aide will be the first point of contact for any concerns related to the facilities of the home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support in the maintenance department, painting operations of the home, general upkeep, as well as making sure everything is as per the company standards.
• Assist with the property maintenance including exterior duties including snow removal property lightning, garbage, and other general operations.
• Other duties as required.
• Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Post-Secondary Certificate in Skill trades or related program or high level of experience.
• One year or more of experience in a similar position with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical home operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask, time management and can work independently.
• Ability to prioritize work and must be able to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures.
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Additional Requirements include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.

• TB screening documentation as required under the Southbridge Care Homes’ Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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