About This Job

Reporting to the Support Services Manager, as a Maintenance Worker, you are accountable to perform a variety of work in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Core Competencies

• Service Orientation
• Communication
• Respect
• Team Work
• Quality Assurance
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethical
• Integrity

Job Duties

• Perform general maintenance and clean-up of Home and grounds which include but are not limited to the following:
  • Perform minor repairs on windows, doors, desks, tables, equipment, appliances, sinks, toilets, blinds etc.
  • Prepare, paint and decorate interior and exterior surfaces, as required.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance inspections on common areas, building exterior, equipment and landscape.
  • Within scope of employment and skill level, maintain heating and air conditioning systems, boilers, pumps, fan units, control panels, thermostats, fire alarms, extinguishers, etc.
  • Maintain working knowledge of environmental safeguards and alarm systems.
  • Perform floor maintenance that could include polishing, refinish floors, shampoo rugs as required
  • Collect and dispose of all garbage and recyclables as required
  • Prepare and set up rooms for meetings, parties, or various other activities and clean up afterwards as required
  • Maintain outside grounds that include lawn mowing, removal of snow, ice, and debris, spray and remove weeds, sweep and clean gutters, etc.
  • Proactively detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper manager.
  • Assists is with resident moves and moving furniture as required  

• Required to complete tasks with little supervision
• Respond to resident and staff requests for maintenance.
• Establish and employ practices for the economical use of supplies and the care/use of equipment.
• Comply with Health and Safety and WHMIS requirements for Personal Protective Equipment.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, voltage meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new Maintenance Department employees
• Comply with all provincial regulations/standards and established department policies and procedures
• Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavour to respect and promote it
• Attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
• Attend resident meetings as required to be aware of changes
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the operation and maintenance of buildings.
• WHMIS Certificate 
• Possess a clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check
• Hold a valid Drivers License
• Ability to perform small repairs (e.g. dry walling and painting, caulking, replacing washers, and replacing light fixtures).
• Ability to follow oral and written communication

Working Conditions

• Various indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Preform tasks despite frequent interruptions
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move up to of 35 pounds.
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Interacts with residents, family members, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel under all circumstances, which may be traumatic situations.

Overtime as required.

Additional Information

At MacLeod Cares, we pride ourselves of offering a competitive and comprehensive wage and benefit package. MacLeod Cares is also an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.