Maintenance Team Member - LTC

Opportunities @ Schlegel Villages; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Guelph, Ontario is looking for a Temporary Full-Time Maintenance Team Member. The role involves supporting maintenance tasks in a Long-Term Care setting, ensuring a caring and respectful attitude towards residents. Ideal candidates should be comfortable with physical work and possess strong time management skills. Training is provided for specific tasks, making this a great opportunity for growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Employee Family Assistance Program

Team appreciation events

Qualifications

• Comfortable lifting 15-25 lbs.
• Experience in Long-Term Care or Retirement Home setting is an asset.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and health safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support daily maintenance tasks in a Long-Term Care setting.
• Handle residents' personal items with care.
• Work collaboratively with team members.

Skills

Working at heights

Time management

Team collaboration

Caring attitude

Physical stamina

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Village of Riverside Glen, located in Guelph, Ontario, has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Full-Time Maintenance Team Member - Long Term Care to join their team.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

• Ongoing training and personal growth opportunities
• Benefits and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Discounts at Village Services
• Team appreciation events
• Access to The Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
• Retirement Savings

As a new Maintenance Team Member joining our Village Team, you will:

• Be comfortable working at heights and with exposure to outside weather conditions, and understand the physical expectations of maintenance work
• Handle residents' personal items with care and respect
• Be comfortable lifting 15-25 lbs
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
• Be willing to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have exceptional time management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture

Assets (training provided):

• Experience working in a Long-Term Care or Retirement Home setting
• Understanding of infection control practices, workplace hazardous materials and chemicals (WHMIS), and all health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of general maintenance and trades such as carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery like hot water heating systems, air exchange units, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and call systems
• Skill in operating common hand and power tools

We believe you can be yourself while being part of our family.

Why join us?

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from newcomers, visible minorities, Indigenous youth, and newcomers to Canada.

Additional Information:

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Department / Functional Area: Environmental Services
• Experience: [Specify years of experience]
• Vacancy: 1