Maintenance Assistant | Full Time| Weekends

VIVA Retirement Communities; Pickering; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier retirement community as a Maintenance Assistant, where your passion for service and leadership will shine. In this role, you'll oversee vital maintenance operations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents. Your expertise in facilities maintenance will help create a positive impact in the lives of older adults. This innovative firm values creativity and teamwork, offering competitive salaries and health benefits, along with a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the well-being of both residents and staff. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Team meals

Vacation

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a retirement setting is desired.
• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance needs of the community.
• Ensure safe operation of facilities, including swimming pool maintenance.
• Conduct maintenance of the exterior property and common areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary training in building maintenance

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Find your opportunity to Make Today Great!

If creativity, innovation, service, and a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives are important to you, we want you on our team. Please see below for current job opportunities. While we thank all respondents, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job No: ViVA142510057

Location: Pickering

Employment Status: Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 31 May 2025 EDT

Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!

Work for a Premier Retirement Community and employer in Pickering

Be a part of a team that shares a passion for making a positive impact and see why we are Happier Here!

Enjoy competitive salary and health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay and more!

You.

You have a passion to raise the bar in the retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated leader who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance and customer service. You will have experience in a similar setting with skills and knowledge in the areas of facilities maintenance and health and safety. If you are a caring and compassionate individual who takes great pride in making a difference in the lives of our older adults, then we are eager to hear from you.

The Career.

As Maintenance Assistant for a V!VA Retirement Community, you will be responsible for overseeing and proactively enhancing the day-to-day maintenance needs of the Community. The maintenance assistant is responsible for overall facility maintenance including building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and waste/recycling management.

The Maintenance Assistant will work with the Maintenance Coordinator, Community Director, and other resources to ensure V!VA provides the best in overall care for its Community Members. You will make working and living at V!VA an awesome experience by continuously working to improve the customer service experience.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists, coordinates, and evaluates maintenance programs (HVAC, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, communications, carpentry, painting, drywall, refinishing, grounds care, and equipment maintenance)
• Ensures safe operation of swimming pool. Maintains logs/records of pool chemistry and adjustments to it. Orders needed supplies for the pool in consultation with the Services Manager
• Assists maintenance repairs, performs preventive maintenance, and coordinates all replacement and new installation activities. These activities are done in a timely manner with minimum disruption to Community Members.
• Conducts maintenance of the exterior property of the Community including general cleaning of the area; clearing garbage; snow removal, etc.
• Effectively coordinates and completes the readiness of all vacated suites so as to provide quick availability to new prospects.
• Performs an annual safety review of all suites and common areas and keeps records of the same.
• Observes, notes, and maintains the common areas in good repair and pleasing to the eye at all times. Any needed repair will be done in a timely manner.
• Inspects all equipment and systems on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning and safety, including security and emergency systems such as back-up generator and cameras.
• Performs or arranges emergency maintenance duties as required.
• Maintains maintenance records, receipts, and ledgers and ensures proper follow-up of all maintenance contracts as directed.
• Aids in receiving, ordering, and storing supplies for the Community.
• Participates in all Health and Safety, fire Safety, and Quality Improvement programs including conducting fire safety training for Team Members and monthly fire drill procedures.
• Programs computerized entry system, fobs for Community Member suites and other entry points as directed.
• Ensures issue resolution relating to Environmental Services are followed through in cooperation with Community Members, families, and other V!VA Team Members.
• Ensure the delivery of services required by Community Members. This includes referring Community Members and families to the Wellness Manager should they require additional services not within their present service package.
• Ensures good communication of building or Community Member issues to the Assistant Community Director via means as necessary (email, written, verbal).
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual audits as requested.
• Ensures and follows effective Infection Control protocols are in place when needed i.e. outbreak.
• Requests all needed education regarding Wellness for Community Members and Team Members to maximize knowledge that will ensure safety and healthy living.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Experience in retirement setting is desired.
• Post-secondary training in key areas of building maintenance is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and minor painting and drywall repairs.
• Knowledgeable of the Provincial Health and Safety regulations.
• Proficient in building maintenance systems.
• Knowledge in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to communicate clearly with peers and subordinates. Ability to work as a Team Member, understanding the priorities of others.
• Ability to manage their time effectively with little supervision.
• Up-to-date police check-vulnerable sector * verified annually.
• Valid CPR/First Aid.
• Able to bend, stretch, sit, and stand for long periods as well as climb ladders and work in congested space. Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Available to be on call for emergencies.
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English.

V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful Applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires all new team members to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.

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