Maintenance Assistant

Sienna Senior Living; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Port Coquitlam, BC, is seeking a casual Maintenance Assistant to pick up on-call shifts. The role focuses on maintaining safe, functional living spaces for residents, performing minor repairs, painting, cleaning, and reporting as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work independently or with others while supporting residents with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in a similar position
• Proven customer service skills and good English communication
• Competence in building repairs, safety procedures, and basic trades

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including painting, plastering, basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical work (non-licenced)
• Clean, strip and wax floors in common areas as instructed
• Maintain exterior grounds and respond to on-call maintenance needs
• Complete required reports and documentation
• Support residents and staff to ensure safe, welcoming environments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

General maintenance

Painting

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

1–2 years experience

Job description

Maintenance Assistant - CASUAL
Aspira Mayfair Terrace Retirement Living - 2267 Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 6N4
Rate of Pay: $23.07/hr
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This is a Casual (ON-CALL) position to pick up shifts whenever needed.

We are looking for someone who is available 9:00am-5:00pm any day of the week.

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role were knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong here:

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play an important role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• Executing general repair and maintenance work including painting, plastering, basic plumbing (e.g. replacing faucets, unblocking toilets), woodworking (e.g. replacing moulding, installing doors, replacing doorframes) and electrical work (tasks that do not require an electrician’s license, e.g. changing light bulbs)
• Cleaning, scrubbing, striping and waxing floors in the hallways, stairways, common areas, etc., as instructed, in order to maintain the premises in good condition
• Emptying out garbage and recycling receptacles at regular intervals in order to prevent waste from accumulating, and ensures recycling materials are stored properly
• Maintaining building exterior, grounds and parking lots
• Removing snow on sidewalks and doors and applies salt to ensure resident, visitor and team member safety
• Mowing and watering grass, tending to flower gardens and applies fertilizer as needed, to ensure the orderly appearance of the grounds
• Completing the appropriate forms and documents; writing required reports based on available information in order to ensure the necessary follow-up
• Performing other duties as assigned

What you need to know:

• Certification, training, and/or work experience, including competencies, in: building repairs, painting and finishes, floor care, safety procedures, property maintenance, plumbing, heating and air conditioning
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English language
• Sound knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the residence
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.