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This position is an exceptional opportunity for a dependable, self-motivated individual with a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience. Putting their strong leadership skills to the forefront, the successful candidate will oversee the laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance departments. The primary responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to, completing various routines for preventative maintenance, general repairs, including minor dry wall work and painting to resident suites and common areas, daily monitoring of building systems, conducting monthly fire drills, and overseeing any service contracts. In addition, the incumbent will participate in quality assurance programming audits to ensure that appropriate health and safety practices are being administered in the residence.
The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of all maintenance-related issues, including plumbing systems, electrical systems, carpentry, mechanical systems, HVAC, sprinkler systems, and generators. The incumbent must have a clear understanding of local fire code requirements and Ministry of Health and Long Term Care requirements. The ideal candidate possesses effective communication skills, is familiar with provincial health and safety legislation and working within a pre-determined budget, and is a co-operative team player. A current driver’s licence is required. The successful candidate has the ability to professionally communicate English in both their verbal and written exchanges and possesses a secondary school diploma. An Occupational Health and Safety Certificate is an asset as is WHMIS. This position requires working full-time hours, including some on-call shifts for emergencies in the residence. Experience in a long term care residence or a seniors’ apartment building is an asset. |
