Maintenance Aide

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Lively; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe, inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation and benefits

Leadership development and career grow

Welcoming culture

Job summary

Chartwell Meadowbrook Retirement Community in Lively, ON is seeking a Maintenance Aide to keep residences, equipment, and grounds safe and well‑maintained. You’ll perform routine maintenance, assist with preparing suites, and respond quickly to requests to ensure residents have a comfortable, worry‑free home.

Ideal candidates bring previous maintenance experience, strong teamwork, organization, and a commitment to excellent customer service in a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education or equivalent experience.
• Previous maintenance experience and ability to use equipment safely.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with staff, residents, and vendors.
• Organized and able to keep work areas safe, clean, and efficient.
• Committed to providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Help with regular maintenance tasks and keep records up to date.
• Repair and maintain furniture, fixtures, outdoor spaces, and common areas.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and report issues as needed.
• Prepare suites for new residents, including small repairs and painting.
• Assist with preparing suites for new occupancy, including minor carpentry and painting.
• Keep supplies organized and follow all health, safety, and infection control rules.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Safety & organization

Customer service

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Job description

Do you take pride in keeping spaces safe, functional, and looking their best? As Maintenance Aide at Chartwell, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residence, equipment, and grounds meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Your hands‑on skills and problem‑solving ability will help create a comfortable, worry‑free home for our residents, while supporting the smooth operation of the community.

What You’ll Do

• Help with regular maintenance tasks and keep records up to date
• Repair and maintain furniture, fixtures, outdoor spaces, and common areas
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and report issues as needed
• Prepare suites for new residents, including small repairs and painting
• Assist with preparing suites for new occupancy, including minor carpentry and painting
• Keep supplies organized and follow all health, safety, and infection control rules

What You’ll Bring

• Secondary school education or equivalent experience
• Previous maintenance experience and ability to use equipment safely
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with staff, residents, and vendors
• Organized and able to keep work areas safe, clean, and efficient
• Committed to providing excellent customer service

The Opportunity

Do you take pride in keeping spaces safe, functional, and looking their best? As Maintenance Aide at Chartwell, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residence, equipment, and grounds meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Your hands‑on skills and problem‑solving ability will help create a comfortable, worry‑free home for our residents, while supporting the smooth operation of the community.

What You’ll Do

• Help with regular maintenance tasks and keep records up to date
• Repair and maintain furniture, fixtures, outdoor spaces, and common areas
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and report issues as needed
• Prepare suites for new residents, including small repairs and painting
• Assist with preparing suites for new occupancy, including minor carpentry and painting
• Keep supplies organized and follow all health, safety, and infection control rules

  What You’ll Bring

  • Secondary school education or equivalent experience
  • Previous maintenance experience and ability to use equipment safely
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills with staff, residents, and vendors
  • Organized and able to keep work areas safe, clean, and efficient
  • Committed to providing excellent customer service

  What We Offer

  • A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
  • A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

  Additional Requirements

  • Ability to perform frequent physical duties including bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting tools or equipment
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
  • Willingness to wear personal protective equipment as required
  • Preparedness to respond to emergency situations
  • Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

  About Us

  At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

  Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 1-888-663-6448.

  Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

  Job Info

  • Job Identification 24598
  • Posting Date 08/28/2026, 05:58 PM
  • Apply Before 09/11/2026, 05:58 PM
  • Job Shift Day, Evening
  • Locations 18 Jacobson Drive, Lively, ON, P3Y 1P7, CA
  • Residence Name Chartwell Meadowbrook Retirement Community