Maintenance Assistant

Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community in Niagara Region is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform general repairs and maintenance, ensure the cleanliness of premises, and maintain the grounds. Candidates should have certification in maintenance, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and strong customer service skills. Join our team to enhance the lives of our residents in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Certification and training in building repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of equipment operation used in the residence.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Execute general repair and maintenance work.
• Maintain premises by cleaning and scrubbing floors.
• Empty garbage and recycling receptacles regularly.
• Maintain building exterior and grounds.
• Remove snow and apply salt for safety.
• Mow grass and tend to flower gardens.

Skills

Building repairs

Painting and finishes

Floor care

Safety procedures

Property maintenance

Plumbing

Heating and air conditioning

Customer service

Verbal and written English

Job description

Overview

Shift: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mon, Wed, Weekends and Thursday.

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Maintenance Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

The Maintenance Assistant your typical day will impact in the following ways :

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must haves :
• Certification, training, and 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.
• 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.

Act upon your desire to help others and join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

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.