Maintenance Assistant

**Join Our Team**:
Since opening our first retirement community in 1989, Berwick Retirement Communities has been committed to offering quality retirement living and now owns **eight** 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 by the Sea** retirement community is looking for a **Maintenance Assistant** who is reliable, authentic, and excited to make a difference in the lives of people. As part of a dynamic team environment, your unique sense of humour, optimism, and ability to work well with seniors, will lead to a flourishing career with a company that supports your personal and professional growth.

**Schedule**:
This position is **casual **and the hours will be **as needed.**

**Pay**:
Staring Wage is **$25.70** per hour, (Includes provincial wage subsidy), plus shift differentials if applicable.

**Benefits**:

- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Meal Program
- Complimentary Onsite Gym Use
- Vacation starting at 6%
- Employee Perks Discount Program

**Position Summary**:
Support the safe maintenance and repair of the building including independent suites, care unit suites, common and staff areas, parkade and grounds. These responsibilities including but not limited to painting, general electrical and plumbing, basic carpentry, grounds clean up, carpet cleaning, building and equipment repairs. This position requires compliance with health and safety regulations at all times to ensure the safety of all building occupants. Assists Maintenance Manager with all aspects of suite rejuvenation and general maintenance as assigned. Accountable for “Emergency Response” for the building and its occupants. Provides security to building and conducts security rounds on a regular basis.

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- A good working knowledge of and experience in repairs, painting, electrical maintenance, safety, operating a variety of equipment, working with cleaning chemicals and carpet cleaning;
- 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 and CPR
- WHMIS Certification;
- Emergency response training in the handling of emergency situations such as power outages, fire, earthquake and medical emergencies
- Experience in providing building security
- 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

**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**:_
- “Berwick is like no other company that I’ve worked for. I feel supported in my role to be creative and to try new things and there are always opportunities to learn and grow. We have such a dynamic team of staff and residents who really care about one another, and we have a lot of fun together. I couldn’t ask for more in a workplace.”_
- Rachelle, Active Living Manager, Berwick Royal Oak since 2021._
- It has been my pleasure to work at Berwick these past years as a Resident Care Aide. I have enjoyed sharing many touching moments with residents and staff; they are all like family to me._
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- **_Heather, Enhanced Living Services, Berwick House since 2008._
- Working at Berwick has been a very meaningful and rewarding experience. Being able to connect with the residents and the staff in many different aspects makes each day special. The teams all work well together and complement one another to make your day feel very successful._
- Melissa, Operations Support Manager, Berwick on the Lake since 2021._
- I love working with the Marquise and Berwick team. Together we are a family who demonstrates pride, dedication, loyalty within our team. It is so easy to come to work when you absolutely love your job. It is a pleasure to watch my team grow with our residents as it brings them so much joy to listen to their stories; residents become our family as well._
- Marlo, Director of Hospitality, Marquise Hospitality at Berwic