Maintenance Aide - Part-time

COGIR Real Estate; London; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living, part of Cogir Real Estate, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform routine repairs and maintenance across our residences. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will support residents with courteous service and ensure a safe, well-kept environment.

You must be able to follow English instructions, handle physical tasks, and perform minor repairs to plumbing, electrical and other systems.

Qualifications

• Must follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to self-regulate and work independently.
• Physically capable of moving heavy objects.
• Familiar with and able to perform minor repairs to facility/equipment.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, heating, water, gas, mechanical, plastering and painting.
• Able to track costs and manage a budget.
• Requires Vulnerable Sector Check (within six months) or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and minor maintenance on electrical, mechanical, plumbing equipment and building.
• Paint, perform minor carpentry and maintain exterior grounds not covered by contracts.
• Regularly inspect premises for maintenance and safety, file reports to supervisor.
• Follow facility safety rules and procedures.
• Fulfill housekeeping and maintenance duties as required while on handyman tasks.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold ethics, integrity, and the organization's values.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions in English

Independent work

Physical ability

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$21.31

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Assistant executes routine repairs and carries out minor maintenance operations with a focus on providing superior customer service to our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes routine repairs and carries out minor maintenance operations to electrical, mechanical plumbing equipment and building;
• Paints, performs minor carpentry and maintains exterior grounds except those services performed under service contract;
• At regular intervals, inspects the entire premises from a maintenance and safety standpoint and files required reports with supervisor;
• Adheres to established facility policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices;
• An employee, while assigned handyman responsibilities, will continue to fulfil all housekeeping and maintenance duties as required;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions in English
• Ability to self regulate and work independently
• Must be capable of performing necessary physical duties including the movement of heavy objects
• Must be familiar with and able to carry out minor repairs to facility and equipment
• Knowledge and training in plumbing, electrical, heating, water, gas, mechanical, plastering and painting
• Able to maintain and manage a budget - Detailed oriented with ability to track work done and record costs involved
• Knowledge of Health and Safety - Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.