MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Southbridge Care Homes; London; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes – Chelsey Park Retirement Home in London, Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Aide for a full-time role. The position reports to the Environmental Service Manager and requires hands-on work in mechanical and electrical tasks, painting, and general facility upkeep during the 1:00pm to 9:00pm shift.

Ideal candidates have a post-secondary certificate in trades or equivalent experience, plus at least one year in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Certificate in Skill trades or related program or high level of experience.
• One year or more of experience in a similar position with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical home operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask, time management and can work independently.
• Ability to prioritize work and must be able to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures.
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the maintenance department, painting operations of the home, general upkeep, as well as making sure everything is as per the company standards.
• Assist with the property maintenance including exterior duties including snow removal property lightning, garbage, and other general operations.
• Other duties as required.
• Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Post-Secondary Certificate in Skilled trades or related program

Job description

Home: Chelsey Park Retirement Home

Location: London, ON

Hourly Wage: $23.85

Position: Maintenance Aide

Status: Full Time Vacancy

Shift: 1:00pm-9:00pm

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Environmental Service Manager

The Maintenance will be responsible for specific operations related to mechanical, electrical and maintenance departments. Our Maintenance Aide will be the first point of contact for any concerns related to the facilities of the home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support in the maintenance department, painting operations of the home, general upkeep, as well as making sure everything is as per the company standards.
• Assist with the property maintenance including exterior duties including snow removal property lightning, garbage, and other general operations.
• Other duties as required.
• Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Post-Secondary Certificate in Skill trades or related program or high level of experience.
• One year or more of experience in a similar position with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical home operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask, time management and can work independently.
• Ability to prioritize work and must be able to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures.
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Additional Requirements include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• TB screening documentation as required under the Southbridge Care Homes’ Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

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.

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