Handyman/woman

We are an independently owned and operated boutique retirement home in Bowmanville, Ontario. Vedanta Living Bowmanville is a fully renovated building with 52 independent living suites and a variety of indoor and outdoor amenities spaces. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to become a part of our team

**Scope of position**

The Handyman/woman is responsible for the effective functioning, upkeep and physical appearance, furniture and equipment in the Home. The Maintenance Lead will coordinate and/or liaise with external service providers (e.g.: landscaping, snow removal, trade specialists) to ensure completion and quality of service. The Handyman/woman will ensure compliance with all levels of legislation.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensures safety of employees, guests and residents by regularly maintaining equipment and furniture and by providing general upkeep to the physical site and its large systems.
- As an integral member of the site leadership team, participates in decision-making particularly in matters related to health and safety.
- Supervises laundry and housekeeping team members and/or maintains contracts for these services.
- Sources and orders services/supplies focusing on obtaining the highest quality for the most reasonable price.
- Maintains the appearance and upkeep of the home 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.
- Chairs or participates as a member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
- Conducts regular fire and emergency preparedness drills.
- Plans and implements a regular daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedule of preventative maintenance activities to ensure the Home 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 home and equipment - coordinates with external specialized service providers for support as required.
- Identifies and investigates physical deficiencies and equipment malfunctions and takes the appropriate corrective action.
- Receives and stores all non-kitchen related deliveries.
- Plans, organizes, evaluates and controls a program for inventory control of supplies and equipment for the Home.
- Is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating the use of supplies needed efficient and effective operation of the Home.
- Is responsible for interpreting and implementing current environmental service policies.

**Other**:

- Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations.
- Applies knowledge of current relevant legislation in meeting both professional and managerial responsibilities.
- Must be willing to be on-call.
- Must be willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the home.
- Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations
- Demonstrates accountability for own actions.
- Is aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, guests and residents.
- Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.

**Qualifications**

**Education/Experience**:

- Five (5) years experience as a maintenance worker.
- Demonstrated skills in light carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and equipment maintenance.
- Certificate from a program in general maintenance (an asset).

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to satisfy conflicting demands.
- Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge and ability to operate all fire equipment.
- Customer service oriented.
- Physical ability to perform the functions of the job.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carrying heavy items.

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person