Maintenance jobs

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager the incumbent is responsible for performing cleaning and laundry services according to established policies and procedures; monitoring quantity of cleaning supplies; safely operating housekeeping equipment and utilizing cleaning chemicals.

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager you will perform general routine maintenance for the community and surrounding grounds as well as minor repairs to equipment, painting, carpet cleaning, moving furniture and garbage removal.

Performance Requirements

• Work under minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Follows the principles of “good customer service”
• Interact effectively within the team, Support Office, staff, residents and families as well as external service providers
• Able to work weekends and evenings if required

Technical Skills & Knowledge Required

• Completion of High School (or equivalent)
• Previous related experience and demonstrated knowledge of basic maintenance tasks
• Good command of the English language, oral and written
• Knowledgeable of the Health and Safety regulations in the Province of employment

Position Summary:

We are seeking a customer service focused individual with a demonstrated ability to provide effective, cost efficient, timely quality maintenance services within a independent seniors affordable apartment building. The successful applicant will ensure all aspects of safety systems, mechanical equipment and internal and external physical environments are maintained to the highest standard. The position is also responsible for the coordination and supervision of contractors, is expected to respond promptly and courteously to tenant requests, and to ensure maintenance of an established preventative maintenance program.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Support Services Manager and/or designate, the SSW Housekeeping performs general cleaning duties in the facility, including the cleaning of residents’ / tenants’ rooms/suites, bathrooms, staff rooms, offices, lounges, dining rooms, corridors, and other areas as designated. Responds to resident/tenant and building emergencies as required.

Responsibilities    

Include but not limited to;

• Carries out all aspects of routine and rotation cleaning throughout the building and suites which includes: dusting, vacuuming and sweeping; cleaning appliances; washing floors, walls, windows and doors; changing light bulbs; changing and making beds; removing curtains/window coverings for cleaning and re-hanging; garbage removal; terminal cleaning of rooms/suites.
• Cares for equipment, supplies and work areas and keeps equipment clean and safely stored. Reports defective and damaged equipment and furnishings; keeps work area in an orderly, safe and clean condition; keeps inventory in order on individual carts; replenishes supplies throughout the building; understands the use and application of cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that furniture is arranged to provide a safe and efficient environment. Reports significant changes or uncommon resident behaviour or concerns to nursing staff.
• Participates in facility committees and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Assistant assists with all maintenance requirements as they pertain to the efficient operation of the facility; all aspects of regular maintenance, repairs, building improvements, environmental issues and fire and life safety. In conjunction with the Maintenance Manager and the Facility General Manager, the maintenance person assists in the safety and security of all residents, staff and visitors.
Responsibilities     Include but not limited to;

Regular Maintenance, Repairs and Building Improvements:

• Inspects operating condition of all equipment and logs information daily.
• Inspects alarm, call, and security systems and logs information daily.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions in the absence of the FMM.
• Schedules and supervises service work in the absence of the FMM.
• Ensures the safety of the building, equipment, staff and residents.
• Complete general repairs to electrical, plumbing and other building components commensurate with the capabilities of an experienced maintenance trade person
• Sources and prices replacement or repair items by following Retirement Concepts purchasing guidelines in the absence of the MM
• Be available for emergency call-ins.
• Makes recommendations for repairs, replacements, or upgrades to be reviewed with the MM&RCD Regional Maintenance Manager and be involved in facility improvement projects.
• Maintains a painting/touch-up schedule

Environmental Issues:

• Attends to garbage and general clean up in resident and public areas (Exterior and Interior).
• Assists Housekeeping if requested.
• Ensures the safety of staff, residents, guests, and vendor personnel by ensuring all areas of the building and its exterior grounds are maintained in a safe condition (i.e. snow clearing, debris, and leaves, etc.)
• Implements snow removal and de-icing program either directly or via a contractor as directed by company policy such that the safety of residents, staff and visitors is not compromised
• Oversees the pest control program in the absence of the MM
• Maintains organized and safe work and storage areas.

Fire & Life Safety:

• Assists the Fire Safety Director in drills.
• Maintains scheduled certification for fire systems.
• Complies with fire regulations.
• Implements all repair and maintenance activities in a safe manner while abiding by appropriate Work Safe BC regulations

Maintenance Management:

• Implements a preventing maintenance schedule as per the Computerized Maintenance Management System under the direction of the Manager Loss Prevention Programs
• Maintains a log entry of daily routines, general repairs, scheduled, and non-scheduled maintenance items on all equipment.
• Prioritizes maintenance requests and scheduled work load so the work can be performed in an efficient manner.

Team Player:

• Provides support or instruction to staff that may be operating the facility’s equipment
• Implements programs which conserve and save energy for lighting and other equipment..
• Takes initiatives in gaining knowledge and skill relating to the maintenance position.
• Participates in facility events.

Dress Regulations:

• Always maintains a neat appearance and be attired in clean, safe and presentable clothing.
• Rubber-soled, steel-toed safety shoes when needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years previous Housekeeping (or related operations) Supervisory experience is essential
• Minimum two years’ experience in the service industry
• Demonstrated management skills with a proven ability to recruit, hire and train employees
• Proven service leadership skills with the ability to inspire employees to deliver a meticulous and outstanding level of service to our residents
• Demonstrated work experience in creating and implementing Housekeeping processes
• Flexible, willing, and positive attitude, with excellent problem-solving abilities, proactive with a meticulous eye for detail
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment. Willingness to attend courses as requested by Silvera
• Must have current First Aid, WHMIS
• Intermediate experience with computer programs such as MS Word and Excel required
• Must be able to lift objects up to 25lbs

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the daily activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Janitorial Services

• Perform daily janitorial functions as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment, carts, and wheelchairs daily.
• Clean floors to include sweeping, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc.
• Clean walls by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt, dust, etc. from surfaces in soiled linen room using proper cleaning/disinfecting solution.
• Ensure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times
• Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
• Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.

Overview:

The overall purpose of the Maintenance Director position is to plan, direct and control the overall maintenance of the community’s physical plant. This position must perform or oversee electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and other technical tasks, as well as ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal life-safety code regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assure performance of all preventative maintenance schedules.
• Visually inspect all common areas on a daily basis to ascertain maintenance needs.
• Prepare work schedules and follow up for maintenance personnel by managing and delegating the work orders and maintaining schedules.
• Set up periodic inspections of the total property systems of checking such items as roof, building façade, parking lots, grounds, signs, etc.
• Initiate, supervise and maintain an up-to-date repair record on all equipment and maintain an up-to-date work list for the job and ensure all work is completed in a timely and effective manner with respect to assigned priorities.
• Initiate a training program to insure training is implemented and completed by all maintenance personnel, inspects all fire-fighting equipment according to time period and instruction required by law.
• Operate and maintain all buildings and grounds, all security and transportation systems in accordance with Federal, State and local OSHA standards.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete the painting, repair and general refurbishment within the prescribed time frame.
• Head up the Safety Committee.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies at any time needed.
• Maintain grounds and outside areas of building, including and not limited to: sprinkler system, outside lights, driveway and parking lots, in a clean and working condition.
• Continuing education regarding maintenance methods, chemicals and standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in all areas of the community, as directed by the Maintenance Director, and in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the community.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions with established procedures as assigned.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting.
• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean and polish any furnishings in hallways and, if applicable, in stairways and elevator.
• Clean resident rooms, to include vacuuming, mopping, dusting disinfecting, and sanitizing bathrooms, cleaning mirrors and pictures.
• Collect all trash from rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms daily.
• Clean walls, windows and baseboards by washing, wiping off, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.  Keep all windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors smudge-free and clean.
• Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary.
• Report any needed repairs to maintenance personnel or Administrator.
• Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies, etc.
• Respond to residents’ needs as requested.
• Launder community linens as needed.
• Inform Maintenance Director of all supply needs in a timely manner.
• Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations.
• Ensure that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information to ensure resident rights are protected; honor residents’ personal property rights.
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

The overall purpose of the Maintenance Director position is to plan, direct and control the overall maintenance of the community’s physical plant. This position must perform or oversee electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and other technical tasks, as well as ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal life-safety code regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assure performance of all preventative maintenance schedules.
• Visually inspect all common areas on a daily basis to ascertain maintenance needs.
• Prepare work schedules and follow up for maintenance personnel by managing and delegating the work orders and maintaining schedules.
• Set up periodic inspections of the total property systems of checking such items as roof, building façade, parking lots, grounds, signs, etc.
• Initiate, supervise and maintain an up-to-date repair record on all equipment and maintain an up-to-date work list for the job and ensure all work is completed in a timely and effective manner with respect to assigned priorities.
• Initiate a training program to insure training is implemented and completed by all maintenance personnel, inspects all fire-fighting equipment according to time period and instruction required by law.
• Operate and maintain all buildings and grounds, all security and transportation systems in accordance with Federal, State and local OSHA standards.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete the painting, repair and general refurbishment within the prescribed time frame.
• Head up the Safety Committee.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies at any time needed.
• Maintain grounds and outside areas of building, including and not limited to: sprinkler system, outside lights, driveway and parking lots, in a clean and working condition.
• Continuing education regarding maintenance methods, chemicals and standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in all areas of the community, as directed by the Maintenance Director, and in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the community.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions with established procedures as assigned.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting.
• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean and polish any furnishings in hallways and, if applicable, in stairways and elevator.
• Clean resident rooms, to include vacuuming, mopping, dusting disinfecting, and sanitizing bathrooms, cleaning mirrors and pictures.
• Collect all trash from rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms daily.
• Clean walls, windows and baseboards by washing, wiping off, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.  Keep all windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors smudge-free and clean.
• Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary.
• Report any needed repairs to maintenance personnel or Administrator.
• Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies, etc.
• Respond to residents’ needs as requested.
• Launder community linens as needed.
• Inform Maintenance Director of all supply needs in a timely manner.
• Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations.
• Ensure that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information to ensure resident rights are protected; honor residents’ personal property rights.
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in all areas of the community, as directed by the Maintenance Director, and in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the community.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions with established procedures as assigned.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting.
• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean and polish any furnishings in hallways and, if applicable, in stairways and elevator.
• Clean resident rooms, to include vacuuming, mopping, dusting disinfecting, and sanitizing bathrooms, cleaning mirrors and pictures.
• Collect all trash from rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms daily.
• Clean walls, windows and baseboards by washing, wiping off, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.  Keep all windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors smudge-free and clean.
• Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary.
• Report any needed repairs to maintenance personnel or Administrator.
• Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies, etc.
• Respond to residents’ needs as requested.
• Launder community linens as needed.
• Inform Maintenance Director of all supply needs in a timely manner.
• Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations.
• Ensure that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information to ensure resident rights are protected; honor residents’ personal property rights.
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in all areas of the community, as directed by the Maintenance Director, and in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the community.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions with established procedures as assigned.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting.
• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean and polish any furnishings in hallways and, if applicable, in stairways and elevator.
• Clean resident rooms, to include vacuuming, mopping, dusting disinfecting, and sanitizing bathrooms, cleaning mirrors and pictures.
• Collect all trash from rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms daily.
• Clean walls, windows and baseboards by washing, wiping off, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.  Keep all windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors smudge-free and clean.
• Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary.
• Report any needed repairs to maintenance personnel or Administrator.
• Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies, etc.
• Respond to residents’ needs as requested.
• Launder community linens as needed.
• Inform Maintenance Director of all supply needs in a timely manner.
• Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations.
• Ensure that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information to ensure resident rights are protected; honor residents’ personal property rights.
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

The overall purpose of the Maintenance Assistant position is to work with the Maintenance Director to plan, direct and control the overall maintenance of the community’s physical plant. This position must perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and other technical tasks, as well as ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal life-safety code regulations.

This position will support the Maintenance function three (3) days per week and provide transportation assistance to residents two (2) days per week

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all preventative maintenance schedules.
• Visually inspect all common areas on a daily basis to ascertain maintenance needs.
• Prepare work schedules and follow up for maintenance personnel by managing and delegating the work orders and maintaining schedules.
• Set up periodic inspections of the total property systems of checking such items as roof, building façade, parking lots, grounds, signs, etc.
• Initiate and maintain an up-to-date repair record on all equipment and maintain an up-to-date work list for the job and ensure all work is completed in a timely and effective manner with respect to assigned priorities.
• Complete training to be able to inspect all fire-fighting equipment according to time period and instruction required by law.
• Operate and maintain all buildings and grounds, all security and transportation systems in accordance with Federal, State and local OSHA standards.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete the painting, repair and general refurbishment within the prescribed time frame.
• Participate in the Safety Committee.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.
• Maintain grounds and outside areas of building, including and not limited to: sprinkler system, outside lights, driveway and parking lots, in a clean and working condition.
• Continuing education regarding maintenance methods, chemicals and standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

Blue Harbor Senior Living is a growing senior living company dedicated to providing its employees the opportunity to grow professionally, while delivering a valuable service to the community. We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Housekeeper. If you want to become part of a fun, positive and professional team that loves to make seniors happy, please apply!

At our community you'll discover a beautiful community and a dedicated, compassionate staff who are committed to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations.

We offer a competitive compensation package; including 401(k), full health and welfare benefits, and a challenging work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Clean resident rooms and common areas according to cleaning schedule
• Report any health, safety and/or sanitation concerns to immediate supervisor
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations
• Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in each resident’s needs
• Familiarize yourself with residents of the Community
• Observe residents’ ability to perform daily ADL’s and social skills, communicate potential difficulties or opportunities to the appropriate team member
• Participate in all training offered by employer