Maintenance Aide Casual - AgeCare Dawson

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

AgeCare Dawson in Chestermere, AB is seeking a casual Maintenance Aide to perform semi-skilled maintenance across electrical, heating, plumbing, and building systems within a long-term care residence.

You will inspect and repair equipment affecting resident care, assist with basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks, and support routine maintenance to uphold a safe, comfortable home for residents.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in a related capacity.
• Working knowledge of WHMIS.
• Grade 12 Diploma with some related supplemental technical training.

Responsibilities

• Repair defective equipment affecting resident care (e.g., beds, chairs).
• Regulate and repair taps, toilets, and drains as needed.
• Inspect lighting and repair light fixtures, outlets, and ballasts.
• Test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances as required.
• Assist in maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment; minor carpentry tasks.

Skills

WHMIS knowledge

Maintenance experience

Education

Grade 12 Diploma with technical training

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Aide performs semi-skilled maintenance duties related to electrical, heating, mechanical and plumbing systems and building equipment. The Maintenance Aide performs a variety of duties related to the general maintenance of the Long-Term Care residence and may assist with construction projects.

What Is In It For You:

• Responsible for the immediate repair of defective equipment affecting resident care (e.g. beds, chairs, etc.). If unable to repair, reports problem to the Environmental Services Manager.
• Regulates and repairs taps, toilets, etc. Unstops taps and drains depending upon complexity of operations.
• Responsible for conducting routine inspections of lighting. Repairs light fixtures and outlets, replaces bulbs, connects light fixtures to outlets, and replaces ballasts.
• May be required to test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using pre-set instruments.
• Assists in the repair and/or maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment (e.g. pressure vessels, pumps, fans, electrical motors, steam boilers, etc.)
• May be required to perform minor carpentry projects.

What You Will Need

• One to two years’ experience in a related capacity.
• A working knowledge of WHMIS.
• Grade 12 Diploma with some related supplemental technical training is required.

Work Location: AgeCare Dawson

Address: 77 Merganser Drive West, Chestermere, AB T1X 3J5

Employment Type: Casual