Maintenance PWLDV

Connecting-Care-; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Connecting-Care- is seeking a Part Time Temporary Maintenance Care Partner to uphold a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff. You will inspect buildings and grounds daily, perform repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and manage painting and drywall tasks to maintain a homelike atmosphere.

Responsibilities include responding to service requests, logging work, snow/landscape duties when needed, and assisting with fire drills and generator operations to ensure reliable

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; maintenance experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience.
• Certification in building maintenance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of the building, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and lighting systems.
• Carry out painting and drywall repair duties.
• Maintain safety, health regulations and quality standards; keep a maintenance log.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and coordinate with supervisor.
• Assist with snow removal and landscape maintenance when needed.
• Move heavy furniture and equipment as required; assist tradespeople.
• Support residents' comfort and oversee fire drill activities; operate backup generator monthly.

Skills

Driver’s license

Computer literacy

English communication

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Health & safety practices

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Building maintenance certification (asset)

Tools

Hand and power tools

Reading manuals/drawings

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Part Time Temporary

Role Overview

The Maintenance Care Partner is responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the community to ensure it remains safe, comfortable, and welcoming for all who live and work there. This includes performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and grounds keeping while responding promptly to service requests. In alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of our community, this role supports a homelike atmosphere where residents feel a sense of independence, dignity, and belonging. The Maintenance Care Partner recognizes that a well-cared-for environment fosters meaningful connections, engagement, and a thriving community for both residents and care partners.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts daily inspections of the building, grounds, and equipment.
• Makes minor adjustments and repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, electrical and lighting systems.
• Performs painting and drywall repair duties.
• Ensures adherence to Quality Standards, Wellness Strategies and all Health and Safety Regulations.
• Maintains a daily maintenance log detailing the work performed.
• Reports any noted issues to the Maintenance Supervisor for follow-up.
• Responds to repair and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Performs sidewalk snow removal duties (as required). Keeps all entrances clear and unobstructed. In the absence of a snow removal contract, clears snow from the parking lots (as required).
• In the absence of a landscape contract, performs lawn and landscape maintenance duties.
• Follows written or verbal instruction from the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Supervisor and contractors (as needed).
• May be required to move heavy furniture, appliances, equipment, and supplies.
• Supports residents in making their living spaces feel like home by ensuring that furniture, decorations, and personal belongings are handled with care and respect.
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Supervisor on conducting all scheduled fire drill activities.
• Runs the back-up emergency generator monthly to ensure proper operation.
• Coordinates the preparation of the resident rooms prior to the arrival of new residents.
• Ensures that rooms are welcoming, comfortable, and reflect the unique needs and preferences of each new resident, reinforcing their sense of belonging from day one.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory of supplies and equipment. Reports purchase requests to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Reads and follows manuals, blueprints and other written instructions regarding the proper care and operation of the building systems.
• Uses equipment, power tools, and hand tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, may provide oversite to contracted tradespersons during installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Follows weekly/monthly/semi-annual and annual maintenance schedules to ensure optimum building operation and ensures all check sheets are completed and files. For those communities with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), logs-in and reviews the maintenance alarm history daily. Checks for proper HVAC system operation and building temperature control and ensures the timely close out of all demand and preventative maintenance work orders.

Required Education

• Grade 12 diploma or recognized equivalent is required.
• 2+ years proven maintenance experience is required.
• Certification in building maintenance is considered an asset.

Required Skills

• Must have a driver’s license and clean driving record.
• A basic understanding of computer literacy is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and be able to read, write, and speak fluently in the English language.
• Must be able to handle the physical demands of the role, including standing, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to collaborate with other employees and contacted tradespersons.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and Regulations is required.

Additional Education and Skills

• Experience in using hand and power tools
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Proven problem-solving ability skillset is required
• Ability to prioritize work loads critical to operations
• At least one year of building maintenance experience is preferred PWLDV11062026-MAINT