Maintenance Assistant (Temporary/Part-Time)

PARC Retirement Living; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

PARC Retirement Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for the Summerhill PARC community in North Vancouver on a temporary, part-time 2-month contract with an hourly rate of $27.94–$28.73 CAD.

You will perform maintenance tasks, support safety and cleanliness, respond to work orders, and assist with suite turnover and emergencies. A high school diploma and 3+ years in hotel or senior-living maintenance are required, with relevant certifications valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 3 years of maintenance experience in hotel or senior living.
• WHMIS certification completed.
• Facility Management or Class 5 Power Engineering certification.
• Building Services Worker Program is an asset.
• Experience in plumbing, electrical, heating, painting, basic carpentry, and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including cleaning, painting, plastering, minor repairs, basic plumbing and electrical work within established timeframes.
• Help ensure the overall safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Respond to residents’ maintenance requests (work orders) promptly and professionally.
• Assist with suite turnover prepping, including carpet cleaning, painting, furniture moving and related tasks.
• Support the Building Services Manager and respond to emergencies when needed.

Skills

3+ years experience in hotel/senior-l…

Education

High school diploma

Facility Management certification

Class 5 Power Engineering certification

Building Services Worker Program (asset)

Job description

Job Category: Building Services

Requisition Number: MAINT001260

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $27.94 CAD to $28.73 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Temporary, Part-Time | 2-Month Contract | Hourly Rate: $27.94 - $28.73

Are you a maintenance professional who is looking for more meaning in your work?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our Summerhill PARC community in North Vancouver.

About working at PARC

PARC communities are made for active seniors; inspiring spaces where our residents come to live well and engage with a vibrant community of like-minded people. Each of our residences is purpose-designed to give residents the freedom to live independently, nurturing theirphysical and mental well-being.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you are a caretaker of this vision, responsible for a variety of maintenance activities, plus handyman services for our residents. This includes:

• Performing maintenance services such as cleaning, painting, plastering, snow removal, minor repairs, basic plumbing and electrical work within established timeframes.
• Helping to ensure the overall safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Responding to residents’ maintenance requests (work orders) in a timely and professional manner.
• Assisting with suite preparation for turnover, including carpet cleaning, painting, furniture moving and other tasks.
• Supporting the Building Services Manager as needed, including responding to emergency situations.

The perks of PARC Hospitality

• Meaningful work. How many hospitality jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
• A true living wage.PARC is a Living Wage Certified Employer!
• Refreshments while you work. PARC’s chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
• Flexible hours and location. We’re open to scheduling when and where it works for you – with guaranteed shifts every week. PARC has five great locations across the Lower Mainland.
• A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.

It takes a special kind of person to work here – does this sound like you?

• You are a pleasant and upbeat professional who brings positive energy to work each day.
• You have a high school diploma and a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in the hotel or senior-living industry.
• You have successfully completed WHMIS, and possess a Facility Management or Class 5 Power Engineering certification. Completion of Building Services Worker Program is an asset, too.
• You have a background in plumbing, electrical, heating, painting, basic carpentry and janitorial work, as well as with building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair. Knowledge of mechanical systems and operations would be an asset, as well.
• You have a basic understanding of physical plant operations, maintenance and trouble-shooting of major systems.
• You are a critical thinker who is responsive and priority-sensitive; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• You understand and respect the needs of seniors, their families, and other professional services engaged with our residents.

At PARC Retirement Living we require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.