Senior Living Maintenance Specialist

Cogir Senior Living; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform routine repairs and light maintenance across our retirement residences. You will focus on electrical, plumbing, heating and building systems to ensure a safe, comfortable living environment for residents.

You will work under the Maintenance Manager, ensuring compliance with safety rules and facility policies while delivering excellent customer service to residents.

Qualifications

• Must follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to self-regulate and work independently.
• Physically capable of moving heavy objects.
• Familiar with and able to carry out minor repairs to facility and equipment.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, heating, water, gas, mechanical, plastering and painting.
• Able to maintain and manage a budget — detailed and track costs.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check within six months or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Executes routine repairs and minor maintenance on electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building systems.
• Paints, minor carpentry, and maintains exterior grounds not covered by service contracts.
• Regularly inspects premises from maintenance and safety perspectives and files reports with supervisor.
• Adheres to facility policies and safety rules; supports residents as needed.
• Performs handyman duties while continuing to fulfill housekeeping tasks as required.
• Works in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents) and upholds ethics and integrity.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Physical fitness

Minor repairs

Budget tracking

Health and safety

Vulnerable Sector Check

Tools

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

Painting

Carpentry

General maintenance

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform routine repairs and light maintenance across our retirement residences. You will focus on electrical, plumbing, heating and building systems to ensure a safe, comfortable living environment for residents.

You will work under the Maintenance Manager, ensuring compliance with safety rules and facility policies while delivering excellent customer service to residents.