Maintenance Helper

Southbridge Care Homes; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A health care facility in Orillia is seeking a Maintenance Helper to assist with various repairs and maintenance tasks. This temporary full-time position requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow safety procedures. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, checking logs, and ensuring the operation of mechanical equipment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in electrical or plumbing preferred. Join us to contribute to a safe and well-maintained environment.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to read and write the English language.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, patchwork, painting preferred.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow the home’s Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Regularly perform tasks described in the maintenance programs.
• Complete repairs including painting, wall repair, and small leaks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read and write English

Electrical experience

Plumbing experience

Ability to work safely

Knowledge of WHMIS

Knowledge of OH & S

Education

High School Diploma

College level trade certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Helper role at Southbridge Care Homes

Home: Oak Terrace, LTC

Position: Maintenance Helper, Temporary Full Time (9a-5p) 60hrs Biweekly

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to read and write the English language.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, patchwork, painting preferred.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable about WHMIS, OH & S.
• High School Diploma.
• College level trade certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow the home’s Preventive Maintenance Program as well as the Demand Maintenance Program.
• Regularly perform the various tasks described in the programs.
• Regularly check completed maintenance logs in each department/home area of the home.
• Complete repairs as necessary including not limited to Painting, wall repair, small leak, install (toilet, sink, tiling, doors, replace light fixtures, install blinds).
• Check the operation of the mechanical equipment.
• Inspect Life Safety equipment and systems.
• Ensure safe storage of maintenance equipment.
• Complete regular maintenance reports.
• Complete pre-start up assessments on a new equipment as applicable.
• Coordinate annual preventive maintenance checks by contractors; and
• Perform other duties as required.
• Must be available for call ins on short notice.
• Perform everything pertaining to maintenance including heavy duty related work.

Interested applicants should apply directly through this posting. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those who have a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care