Maintenance Worker – Long Term Care

S&R Group of Companies; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Worker to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment for residents. The role includes general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical repairs, and coordinating emergency responses. Candidates should have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, knowledge of building codes, and be responsive to emergency 'call-in' situations. The organization values employee well-being and offers flexibility in shifts, health benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexibility in shift scheduling

Full range of extended Health benefits

Pension/RRSP matching

Company events and paid days off

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building and fire codes in Long term care.
• Availability for emergency 'call-in's'.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of the building.
• Prioritize tasks according to the needs of the Home.
• Respond to emergency call-ins to ensure safety.

Skills

Knowledge of building and fire codes

Ability to perform maintenance tasks

Emergency response skills

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Job Description

Maintenance work keeps our Home safe, comfortable, and running smoothly, ensuring Residents and staff have a clean, functional environment every day. Help support some of the most vulnerable people in your community in this role.

If you were working for us as a Maintenance Worker, here are some of the things you would have done last week:

• Performed general maintenance and upkeep of the building, including plumbing, heating and cooling systems, electrical repairs, plastering, painting, and other assigned tasks
• Prioritized tasks according to the needs of the Home
• Moved resident and non-resident furniture safely within the Home
• Maintained logs and records for work performed, including materials and equipment used
• Ensured tools and equipment were in proper working order
• Assisted with preventative maintenance, utilizing computerized systems to track work and schedules
• Monitored the Home for maintenance and safety issues, taking action or reporting concerns as appropriate
• Adhered to all policies, procedures, and legislative standards, ensuring a safe and compliant environment
• Supported special projects such as carpet cleaning, painting, or backup maintenance tasks
• Responded to emergency call-ins to ensure continuity of a safe environment
• And supported your team as needed.

When you apply, if you have your credentials, we will try our best to reach out to you within the week (hopefully within a few days). When you’re eligible with us for benefits, you can expect a variety of them:

• Flexibility in shift scheduling to support your home life
• When eligible, you can enjoy full range of extended Health benefits
• Pension/RRSP matching
• And many Company Events like our annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings, gift cards, and paid days off

We prioritize promoting from within and support our employees' educational needs because we care for the team we have put together. We come to our workplace each day understanding that we are entering our Residents' Home, and we are there to support them. While we don't take ourselves seriously, we take our jobs seriously and love to have fun with each other and the Residents!

Qualifications

To be hired into this role, you must have:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of building and fire codes in Long term care
• Must be available for emergency “call-in’s”
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months