Maintenance Coodinator

Shannex Incorporated; Bible Hill; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental benefits

RRSP with 5% employer matching

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance program

Education and training through Centre 

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator for the Vimy Court community in Bible Hill, NS. You will perform general maintenance on facilities, respond to repair requests, and assist with inspections and safety procedures to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for residents.

You will coordinate with the Plant, Building & Safety teams, use the PM Worx system for maintenance scheduling, and help with material requests and tool control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• 1–2 years of construction or building maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety laws.
• Advanced English proficiency; other languages are an asset.
• Carpentry, refrigeration/ac or electrical trade certs are assets.
• Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance on facilities, equipment and grounds.
• Carry out repairs on structures and equipment and respond to requests.
• Assemble, move, set up and pick up furniture and equipment.
• Assist in inspections, preventive maintenance and audits.
• Use PM Worx to access maintenance schedules and process work orders.
• Request materials and manage storage and tool usage.
• Participate in safety drills and emergency plan exercises.

Skills

General maintenance

Facilities coordination

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

WHMIS & OHS knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PM Worx

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Maintenance Coordinator to join our Vimy Court team based in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Performs general maintenance duties and scheduled preventive maintenance work on physical facilities, equipment and grounds.
• Performs general repair work on structures and equipment (responds to maintenance requests).
• Assembles, moves, delivers, sets up and picks up furniture and equipment.
• Performs general repair work on structures, patches & paints any damaged walls;
• Assists the Plant, Building & Safety Manager in the inspection of buildings, grounds and equipment; carries out preventive maintenance program actions;
• Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and to process work orders;
• Requests necessary materials, supplies, parts and tools required and maintains control of storage and use.
• Performs and documents internal and external inspections and audits.
• Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and processes work orders through the same program.
• Participates in emergency (disaster) plan and mock disaster exercises.
• Works in conjunction with Shannex fire and safety policies to help train staff in fire safety techniques; schedules fire drills and evaluates performance effectiveness.
• Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees, residents and all others in the workplace.
• Additional duties as required.

About You

• A High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education
• 1-2 years' experience in construction or building maintenance
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Advanced Proficiency in English required, other languages considered an asset
• Certification in Carpentry, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Plumbing or Electrical trades considered an asset.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading considered an asset.
• You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.