Maintenance Assistant, Job offer in Brantford, Ontario

The Position. We’re looking for a Maintenance Assistant. This role is responsible for the effective functioning, upkeep and physical appearance of the grounds, furniture and equipment in the retirement community.

• We offer complete training to right fit candidates.
• We provide health and dental benefits 
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Share Program
• Investment in leadership and travel experiences
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance 

Qualifications or Skills Required: 

• Extensive experience as a maintenance worker
• Demonstrated skills in: light carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and equipment maintenance
• Empathy for and understanding of the needs of the elderly and/or disabled
• Ability to relate to all levels of staff, the residents and their families, and other professionals with a high degree of patience and tolerance
• Strong communication skills; both oral and written
• Initiative, good judgment and supervisory abilities
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, service team members and guests 

Education:

• Current CPR & First Aid Certification 
• Certification from a program in general maintenance 

Responsibilities: 

• Ensures safety of staff and residents by regularly maintaining equipment and furniture and by providing general upkeep to the physical grounds and its large systems
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with residents and guests in order to determine individual needs, resolve issues or concerns, and evaluate resident satisfaction
• Ensuring that the services provided to resident’s meets or exceeds expectation
• Providing residents with a safe and comfortable living environment
• Participates as a member of the Service Team Leaders and provides support to the other members of the team
• Provides leadership and direction to environmental services team members
• Participates in decision-making particularly in matters related to staff and resident health and safety
• Supervises the security, RGA - laundry and housekeeping service team members or maintains contracts for these services
• Negotiating with suppliers to obtain optimum value for products and agreement on delivery schedules - Use approved vendors
• Sharing information and participating on committees to develop and implement best practices throughout Seasons communities
• Maintains the appearance and upkeep of the community by implementing regular painting and decorating plans and ensure all furniture and fixtures are operational and in good repair
• Schedules and conducts regular preventative maintenance activities
• Co -chairs as a member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
• Conducts regular fire and emergency preparedness drills
• Responds to queries from potential residents, family members and friends as required
• Promotes wellness in the community among service team members, residents and guests
• Plans and implements a regular daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedule of preventative maintenance activities to ensure the plant and equipment are safe and in good working order
• Provides minor building, electrical, plumbing and equipment repair services to ensure the optimum functioning of the physical plant and equipment
• Identifies and investigates physical plant deficiencies and equipment malfunctions and takes the appropriate corrective action
• Receives and stores all non-kitchen related deliveries