Maintenance Assistant

1 week ago


Victoria, Canada Berwick Retirement Communities Full time

**Join Our Team**

Since 1989 Berwick Retirement Communities has been offering quality retirement living in several residences across BC. We are proud to be Island Owned & Managed.

Berwick Retirement Communities promotes an environment which integrates hospitality with superior customer service and care. As a member of the Berwick team you will uphold a philosophy that respects choice, independence and autonomy for our residents.

**Berwick Royal Oak in Victoria, BC** is looking for an experienced **Maintenance Assistant**. You must be able to work in a team environment, be self-motivated, dependable, and have an ability to work well with seniors.

**Schedule**:

- Part-Time, 14 hours per week
- Sunday and Monday days.

**Duties**:
Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. Responsible for general maintenance and repair of our suites in the retirement community including common and staff areas, parkade and grounds. These responsibilities include but are not limited to suite rejuvenation and painting, general electrical and plumbing, basic carpentry, grounds clean up, carpet cleaning, general building and equipment repairs, supervision of our Health and Safety and Fire Planning protocols. Together with the Maintenance Manager will share responsibility for “Emergency Response” and Fire Management for the building and its occupants. Will review and supervise building security as directed. Is required to keep current and knowledgeable in the maintenance of our HVAC equipment, sprinkler systems, kitchen equipment, elevators and telephones. Daily management of our dedicated Preventative Maintenance software solution to track all maintenance requests, sort priorities, assign tasks and record solutions.

Vacation coverage for Maintenance Manager; shares ‘on call’ and splits weekend coverage with Maintenance Manager. Locates, engages and supervises suitable contractors to perform major repairs / maintenance to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and other areas as required / or directed by Maintenance Manager.

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- A good working knowledge of, and experience in, general repairs, painting, electrical maintenance, safety, operating a variety of equipment, working with cleaning chemicals, carpet cleaning, basic carpentry,
- A minimum of 2 years experience in the field of maintenance and general repairs;
- High School completion or equivalent;
- Valid Emergency Level 1 First Aid Certificate & CPR & AED
- WHMIS Certification; Valid Driver’s License
- Self-motivated team player with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills with co-workers, seniors, and the general public;
**Competencies/Skills**:

- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines
- Calm, quick and competent in emergency response situations;
- Good planning, coordinating, and organization skills;
- Team player, completes assigned tasks and helps others;
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable speaking to groups; ability to perform as a trainer to groups of staff in critical building systems and safety procedures
- Good judgment, patient and respectful to others;
- Friendly and professional demeanour
- Flexible and adaptable

**Pay**:
Pay starts at $20.50 per hour, plus $1.66 per hour Provincial Wage Levelling top-up, plus shift differentials if applicable.

**Note**: *A criminal record check is required pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act for working with vulnerable adults. Current TB test and proof of Covid-19 Vaccination also required.

**What Our Staff Are Saying About Working With Berwick Retirement Communities **_I love working at Berwick. Each day presents different opportunities to challenge ourselves. I get to work closely with staff and residents to ensure that the programs we offer are the highest quality and most up to date. We have such a great team that supports each one other and inspires me to do my best_.
- Jacqueline, Active Living Manager Berwick on the Park since 2017_
- One of the things I enjoy about working with Marquise at Berwick is the people I am surrounded with. My team is upbeat and focused on teamwork and high quality food. The company also has room for growth which is what we all want from an employer._
- _James, Executive Chef, Marquise Food Services at Berwick on the Lake since 2004
- It has been my pleasure to work at Berwick these past 10 years as a Resident Care Aide. I have enjoyed sharing many touching moments with residents and staff; they are all like family to me._
- Heather, Enhanced Living Services, Berwick House since 2008.
- Although I have only been here a short time, I feel right at home with Berwick. Everyone has been so warm, welcoming, supportive and responsive. This type of work place culture is truly hard to find and Berwick has mastered it It is no wonder Berwick has such a wonderful reputation in the community at large_
- Tara, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Berwick Head office since 2020_

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