Maintenance Helper

Southbridge Care Homes; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior care provider in Port Perry, Canada, is seeking a part-time Maintenance Helper to support their preventive maintenance program. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and experience in electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks. Responsibilities include performing repairs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safe practices. This role requires flexibility for call-ins and adherence to safety protocols. The organization values inclusivity and accommodates applicants' needs during the recruitment process.

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 the various tasks described in the maintenance program.
• Complete repairs including painting, wall repair, and installations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and write English

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Painting skills

Knowledge of WHMIS, OH & S

Education

High School Diploma

College level trade certificate

Job description

Home: Port Perry

Position: Maintenance Helper, Part Time (8a-4p)

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 checking 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. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! 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 whom 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.