Maintenance Assistant (Non-Union) | Permanent Full-Time

Sienna Senior Living; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Mississauga is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for Silverthorn Community to support resident comfort through repairs, painting, plumbing, and general upkeep. Tasks include floor care, basic electrical work, and maintaining common areas with safety in mind.

The role emphasizes teamwork and independent work, requires 1-2 years of related experience, and English proficiency. Mandatory background checks ensure a safe living environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Certification, training, and work experience 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 operation and maintenance of equipment used in the residence.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Executing general repair and maintenance work including painting, plastering, basic plumbing, woodworking and electrical tasks not requiring an electrician’s license.
• Cleaning, scrubbing, stripping and waxing floors in common areas to maintain premises.
• Emptying garbage and recycling receptacles regularly.
• Maintaining building exterior, grounds and parking lots.
• Removing snow and applying salt for safety.
• Mowing and tending gardens and applying fertiliser as needed.
• Completing required forms and reports for follow-up.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

English language

Teamwork / independent

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

Basic maintenance certification / relevant training

Tools

Painting & finishes

Plumbing basics

Floor care

Electrical basics (non-licensed)

Job description

Maintenance Assistant Silverthorn Community - Silverthorn

Rate of Pay: $21.50 per hour

This posting is for an existing vacancy

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.

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

• 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.

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.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.