Maintenance Assistant- Permanent Full-Time

Sienna Senior Living; Brantford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in elderly care as a Maintenance Assistant in Brantford. Your duties will ensure the impeccable maintenance of the premises, fostering a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents. This role emphasizes strong customer service skills and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Certification and training in building repairs and property maintenance.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute general repair and maintenance work including plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Maintain premises cleanliness including floors and outdoor areas.
• Complete necessary documentation and reports for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Customer service skills

Building repairs

Basic plumbing

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

We’re opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art Campus of Care in Brantford, offering both Retirement Living and Long-Term Care in one compassionate and innovative community. We're looking for caring, committed team members to help us make a difference every day.

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Brant's Landing their home. Join us in a role where 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 Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

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.