Maintenance Assistant

Sienna Senior Living; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living at Aspira Hunter Village in Saskatoon is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help keep the residence safe and welcoming. You will perform general repairs, painting, plumbing, and floor care as part of a dedicated team serving residents.

The position is temporary full-time with a Friday to Tuesday schedule (8:30am–5:00pm). End date is April 30, 2027; eligibility to work in Canada and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Certification, training, or work experience in building repairs, painting and finishes.
• Experience with basic plumbing, such as replacing faucets and unclogging toilets.
• Skills in floor care including cleaning, stripping and waxing.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and property maintenance basics.
• Familiarity with heating and air conditioning equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• You will be a welcomed team member in a fast-paced setting, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for residents.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance, including painting, plumbing, woodwork and electrical tasks not requiring a license.
• Maintain building exteriors, grounds, and sidewalks to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Complete required forms and reports to ensure proper follow-up and documentation.
• Collaborate with staff to support residents' daily living and comfort.

Skills

General repairs

Painting & finishes

Plumbing basics

Floor care

Safety procedures

Property maintenance

Heating & air conditioning basics

Job description

Maintenance Assistant
Aspira Hunter Village Retirement Living -110-250 Hunter Road, Saskatoon, SK, S7T 0Y4
Wage: $17.85/hr
This posting is for an existing vacancy .

This is a Temporary Full-Time position.

End Date: April 30, 2027

Schedule: Friday to Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm (with 1 hour Break)

At Sienna you wont 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 Canadas 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 youll 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 electricians 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 and Criminal Records Check.


• - 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.