Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Attendant to join our team at Enhanced Living - Special Care Home The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and a commitment to ensuring the functionality and safety of our facilities. This role requires a proactive approach to maintenance tasks, with an emphasis on customer service and teamwork. You will be responsible for performing various maintenance duties, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

? Minimum of high school graduation or GED

? Must have a valid driver's license

? A current criminal record check

? Proficiency in the English language is required

? Must be able to work independently and without supervision

JOB DEMANDS

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? Strenuous physical activity involved (walking, standing, lifting)

? Must be able to lift 50 pounds; stretch arms above head; work in tight spaces

? Pushing, pulling and lifting

? Exposed irregularly to infection when entering a resident's room

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Maintenance and Repair of Buildings, Facilities, Equipment, and Grounds:

? Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting tasks; repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets; Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, beds, desks, closets; Repairs door hinges; Changes filters on heating, ventilating and air conditioning units;

? Services appliances, kitchen and nursing equipment; Reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party if unable to repair; Moves and assists in moving furniture and equipment to various sites; Exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person; and obtains quotes and arranging for services of outside vendors as needed;

? Checks maintenance book for repairs and updates work logs as repairs completed;

? Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work sites.

Carpentry

Performs basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repair of structures such as walls, doors, fences, window frames, office and bedroom furniture, roofs, and shelves.

Electrical

? Performs basic electrical installation and repair work in writing for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances

? Repairs lighting systems

? Inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions.

Plumbing/ Painting

? Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks

? Opens clogged lines and drains

? Replaces washers and other minor parts

? Maintains and monitors septic system

? Applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain

? Repairs wall coverings.

Grounds Maintenance

? Maintains grounds in clean and orderly manner including mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating and fertilizer lawns

? Replaces plants as needed

? Shovel and remove snow ensure salt/ sand is down to prevent falls

? Trims tree branches that create hazardous situations

? Repairs/replaces hot water heaters, checks roof fan and install bearings if needed, ensure all outside vents are operating as required.

Building Maintenance

? Maintains building in a clean and orderly manner including scrubbing, stripping and waxing of floors, replacement of broken or lifting floor tiles

? Assist with moving residents to new room, (i.e. heavy furniture)

? Ensures grease traps are properly cleaned

? Ensures supplies are restocked daily.

Other sundry duties as required (potentially at other locations)

Experience

Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a related field is preferred. Experience with preventative maintenance software an asset Demonstrated to work alone or in team setting Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and clients.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off
Work Location: In person