Maintenance Service Worker

Job No**:LCC1277**

Location**:Luther Special Care Home, Saskatoon**

Employment Status**:Permanent, Full-Time**

Closing Date**:28 Feb 2025 CST**

**The Organization**:
Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our Team Members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre. LutherCare is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.

**The Position**:
LutherCare has immediate opportunities in the Luther Special Care Home for Maintenance Service Worker. This position performs general maintenance and repairs for facility/plant systems, equipment, grounds and buildings. Full time position is 224 hours in 6 weeks. Included are health benefits, retirement plan, and vacation time. Team Members have opportunities for additional training and career advancement.

**KEY ACTIVITIES**

**1. Maintenance**:

- Performs preventative maintenance.
- Monitors and responds to computerized systems (e.g., drills, alarms, call system issues).
- Conducts regular checks and maintenance on air-conditioning equipment (e.g., filters, belts, coils).
- Conducts regular checks and maintenance on boiler systems.
- Conducts regular checks, maintenance and operation of water heaters and water softeners.
- Performs minor plumbing maintenance and repairs (faucet replacement, toilet part replacements).
- Performs some carpentry repairs, painting, drywalling.
- Repairs and maintains specialized equipment (e.g., mobility devices, ceiling track lifts, sterilizers, tubs, beds and wheelchairs).
- Maintains mechanical equipment and completes minor repairs (e.g., pumps, fans, motors, kitchen, laundry, and housekeeping equipment).

**2. Groundskeeping**:

- Mows, trims, prunes, weeds, plants, waters.
- Removes snow and ice.
- Operates, repairs and maintains groundskeeping equipment.

**3. Other Related Key Activities**:

- Takes the on call phone and responds to all calls evenings and weekends. These hours are paid and occur for 7 days every 3 weeks according to the schedule. Must be available within a reasonable response time while on-call.
- Processes work orders and maintains documentation and records.
- Works with contractors.
- Working in confined spaces.
- Ensures all work complies with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Infection and Prevention Control Standards.
- Cleans work areas and disposes of waste.
- Maintains inventory (e.g., orders parts/supplies, ships/receives).
- Provides occasional guidance to the primary function of others, including training.

**THE APPLICANT**

Applicants would typically qualify for these positions by:

- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work independently
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of tools and equipment
- Valid driver’s license
- Course on working in confined spaces an asset
- Experience with using maintenance software
- Experience working with boilers and air conditioning systems
- Experience working with pools

**Requirements**:

- Prior twelve (12) months previous experience in a maintenance environment (e.g., commercial or industrial).
- Fireman Boiler Operator certificate
- Pool Operator certificate

We believe in the power of diversity and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Applicants must provide a criminal background prior to employment.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living for those we serve.