Maintenance Assistant

Sienna Senior Living; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living community in Surrey is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for a Permanent Part-Time role, working 30 hours bi-weekly. Responsibilities include general repairs, cleaning, and ensuring the safety of the premises. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in maintenance and strong customer service skills. Pay rate is $26.84 per hour. Join us to enhance the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Executing general repair and maintenance work including basic plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Cleaning and maintaining floors in common areas.
• Emptying garbage and recycling receptacles.

Skills

Building repairs

Painting and finishes

Floor care

Safety procedures

Property maintenance

Plumbing

Heating and air conditioning

Customer service

Job description

Overview

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.

This is a Permanent Part-Time position with 30hours bi-weekly.

Schedule

• Sun OFF
• Mon OFF
• Tues OFF
• Wed OFF
• Thurs OFF
• Fri 9am-5pm
• Sat 9am-5pm

Wage Leveling rate of pay $26.84 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.

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

• 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 and Criminal Records Check.

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.