Permanent Interim Janitor (Full-time) - Elmwood Place

130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II LP; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is hiring a full-time maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and essential building services across our Canadian long-term care homes. You will handle HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general carpentry, ensuring safety and documenting inspections as required.

Join and contribute to a compassionate, mission-driven team. We provide a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth within a national care network.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and repairs.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Ability to read manuals and diagnose issues.
• Preferred maintenance courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on building systems.
• Diagnose issues and determine corrective actions.
• Repair plumbing fixtures, valves, and related components.
• Perform electrical work such as lighting replacements.
• Repair doors, locks, cabinets, drywall, and other components.
• Paint, caulk, seal, and finish surfaces.
• Inspect mechanical rooms and document findings.
• Use hand and power tools safely during maintenance.
• Complete and record scheduled maintenance work orders.
• Assist with housekeeping and supply management as needed.
• Work extra hours to support operations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

General repairs

Job description

Job Description Qualifications Must have experience in maintenance, electrical, plumbing, painting, and general repairs. Maintenance courses are preferred.

Job Duties / Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical building systems. Diagnose and troubleshoot building maintenance problems and determine appropriate corrective actions. Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves, drains, and related components. Perform permitted minor electrical work, including replacement of lighting components, switches, receptacles, and other fixtures. Repair and maintain doors, locks, hinges, cabinets, drywall, walls, and other building components. Perform painting, surface preparation, drywall repair, patching, caulking, sealing, and general finishing work. Inspect mechanical rooms, building equipment, and building systems, identify deficiencies, and document findings. Use hand tools and power tools safely to perform maintenance, adjustments, and installations. Complete scheduled preventive‑maintenance work orders and maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities. Perform housekeeping and laundry duties as required, including cleaning common areas, offices, hallways, and washrooms; removing garbage and waste; restocking supplies; cleaning and disinfecting surfaces; and maintaining assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Assist the Manager with maintenance, housekeeping, inspections, supply management, and other operational duties as required. Work additional hours when required to support maintenance operations, housekeeping coverage, emergencies, or other operational needs.

Important: The position is subject to permanent changes in days and hours of work according to the home's needs.

• Able to lift with assistance 160 lb.
• Able to lift a maximum of 50 lb independently.
• Able to push/pull 100 lb independently.
• Able to carry/transport objects up to 25 lb.
• Able to stretch, reach, bend, and stoop regularly throughout the shift.

Current and clear criminal record check from a Canadian Police Information Centre, including a vulnerable sector check completed within the last 6 months.

Time Type: Full time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long‑term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission‑driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long‑term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high‑quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.