Maintenance (Pwlrd)

We want you to join our team **A place you can hang your hat and call home.** We value the power of diversity and inclusion Connecting Care is a merging of service groups into one cohesive company. We provide care, hospitality, and operational services in seniors’ residences, as well as develop seniors’ communities.

We are currently searching for a **Maintenance Care Partner**, to join our **Points West Living Red Deer, Alberta. **Maintenance is responsible for the day-to-day operations and delivery of high-quality maintenance services.

Full-time (Days, Some Weekends) 1.0 FTE

**Foundational knowledge and experience to grow from**:

- Flexible and a willing to modify services for the overall good of the Residents and Community
- Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures
- Providing services in a manner that demonstrates the principles of appropriate choice, dignity, privacy, independence, and individuality in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values
- An ability to move freely lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortably stoop, kneel while following proper protocols
- Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls
- Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
- Install appliances and equipment
- Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash
- Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
- Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g., ventilation)
- Check functionality of safety systems (e.g., fire alarm)
- Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations
- Co-ordinate and assist if required in the Move In/Move Out/Orientation process for Residents
- Ensuring that services are provided in accordance with best practices, our Well-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, and regulations/standards
- Strives to attain excellence in Care Partner satisfaction of the maintenance services through ongoing solicitation, surveys, and measurement of feedback
- Makes improvements in the overall coordination of the Community’s maintenance services
- Being a team builder, active listener, and an important resource to our community
- Engaging Care Partners in aspects of maintenance experiences, helping everyone become well-known to one another
- Assisting with daily life within the Community, as needed, such as supporting spontaneous activities, and leading Learning Circles
- Coordinate and assist if required in the Move In/Move Out/Orientation process for Residents

**Skills and key deliverables that will take you further**:

- Obtain prior to employment, a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
- Trades certification, handyman training and RFP Building Operations training are assets
- HVAC experience required.
- Knowledge of OH&S legislation and WHMIS are assets
- 3-5+ years’ experience in maintenance services required
- Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building maintenance, grounds work and repair
- Mechanical aptitude to work on a variety of amenities and equipment

**Why Join Our Team?**
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth
- Life, Health & Dental benefits **(All permanent employees with 24 hours+ qualify for benefits & RRSP)**:

- Health Spending Account
- RRSP program with employer maximum % matching
- Looking for a happy corporate culture **The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners**

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