Maintenance Assistant

The Maintenance Worker reports to the General Manager, Maintenance Manager or designate and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance activities to support the efficient operation of the community.

About Retirement Concepts

• Us At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff.
• We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity.
• We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Worker assist in ensuring the safety and security of all persons served, staff and visitors.
• Responsibilities Include but not limited to:  Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
•  Inspects, operating condition of all equipment and logs information daily, diagnose malfunctions and recommends replacements or upgrades to Manager.  Inspects alarm, call, and security systems and logs information daily.  Schedules and supervises service work in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.  Completes general repairs to electrical, plumbing and other building components appropriate with the capabilities of an experienced maintenance trade person.  Be available for emergency call-ins.  Maintains a painting/touch-up schedule
•  Implements snow removal and de-icing program either directly or via a contractor as directed.  Support the pest control program.  Maintains organized and safe work and storage areas.
•  Assists in fire safety drills and complies with fire regulations.  Implements all repair and maintenance activities in a safe manner while abiding by appropriate
• Safe BC regulations.  Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through: o accident prevention, o knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, o the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and o
• Utilizing infection control procedures Maintenance Management:  Maintains a log entry of daily routines, general repairs, scheduled, and non-scheduled maintenance items on all equipment.

Requirements

•  Provides support or instruction to staff that may be operating the community’s equipment.  Takes initiatives in gaining knowledge and skill relating to the maintenance position.  Actively participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services.  Always maintains a neat appearance and be attired in clean, safe and presentable clothing.  Rubber-soled, steel-toed safety shoes when needed  Performs other related duties as required.
•  Minimum 1-year work experience related to building or community maintenance.  Knowledge of and capability to complete tasks relating to general painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating systems and gardening.  Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.  A basic level of computer knowledge – Microsoft Office and various maintenance software.  A demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize schedule of maintenance and workload planning.  An ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff, visitors and contractors.  All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector
• Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.  Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.  Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision.  Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
• West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note

This position is in person at Monterey Seniors Village in Alberta.