Maintenance Assistant-RET

Sienna Senior Living; Belleville; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Aspira Quinte Gardens Retirement Living, part of Sienna Senior Living, seeks a Maintenance Assistant to help maintain a safe, functional environment for residents and staff. You’ll perform general repairs and upkeep, including painting, basic plumbing, and carpentry, contributing to a home where residents’ daily life is supported with dignity.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with a rate of $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proven customer service skills and strong English language.
• Sound knowledge of building repairs, painting, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Criminal checks may be required in Ontario and BC.

Responsibilities

• Executing general repair and maintenance work including painting, plastering, basic plumbing, woodworking, and basic electrical tasks.
• Cleaning, scrubbing, and maintaining floors and common areas to keep the premises in good condition.
• Maintaining exterior grounds, sidewalks, and parking areas; snow removal and salting.
• Completing forms and reports for follow-up.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

English language

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Maintenance Assistant
Aspira Quinte Gardens Retirement Living
Rate of Pay: $21.00
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Shift: 8 am to 4 pm.

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role were 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.

Why you belong here:

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play an important role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• 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

What you need to know:

• 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
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• 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
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

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.