Maintenance Assistant

Marina Point Village is currently seeking a dynamic and energetic Full-Time Maintenance Assistant to join its Senior Leadership Team. This is a non-unionized position.

The Environmental Services department is committed to maintaining a safe, clean and home-like environment where residents, tenants, employees, family, friends and volunteers can enjoy “Leisure for Life”.

We deliver our mission through continuous quality improvement, infection prevention and control, staff training, safety procedures, risk management and individualized service. We adopt O.R.C.A. standards to provide quality service and a comfortable environment for residents, tenants, family and friends.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a maintenance-related position.
- Ability to read, write and comfortably communicate in English. Bilingualism is considered an asset.
- General knowledge & experience on drywall repairs and basic knowledge of plumbing/electrical repairs.
- Competent in using hand and power tools.
- Willingness and ability to learn.
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs, stand for long periods of time and walk short distances throughout the day, maintain good balance while standing on ladders.
- Must be organized, patient, tactful and mature.
- Good time management skills.
- Free from communicable diseases.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification is required
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driver’s abstract.

**a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening and 2 Step TB Test are required prior to start.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the Manager of Environmental Services;
- Assume responsibility with the maintenance department as a Team Lead in the absence of the MES.
- Maintain safe work practices;
- Be knowledgeable of and practice the facility’s fire and safety programs;
- Complete small repair jobs as directed;
- Complete minor repair and maintenance requests as directed;
- Loading and unloading materials in a safe manner;
- Collect and dispose of garbage/recycling materials;
- Complete general repairs of the building, equipment and furnishings as needed;
- Complete general repairs of the suites/apartments and common areas which include mudding, painting, wallpapering, and surface repairs, as required;
- Complete routine surveillance of grounds, including parking lots;
- Ensure the grounds are free of safety hazards and refuse;
- Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to Manager;
- Prepare vacated suites/apartments for new move-ins within required timelines as directed by Manager;
- Have a full understanding of and practice Infection Prevention and Control policies;
- Infection Prevention & Control measures: Cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, specifically commonly touched surfaces (ie. Light switches, door knobs/handles, taps, hand rails, counter tops, equipment, etc.);
- Must use and wear as designed all necessary personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of self and others;
- Maintain safe work practices in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act;
- Regular attendance is required to be successful in this role;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Physical Demands**:

- Standing for long periods of time - for up to 8hrs/day;
- Frequent walking for short to medium distances - including stairs;
- Maneuvering in tight spaces within Resident units, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, etc;
- Pulling/pushing/reaching/bending/lifting/transferring chemical pails, mechanical parts, etc, up to 50lbs independently and handling increased weight with assistive devices;
- Kneeling for intervals while working with hands;
- Frequent exposure to outdoor working conditions in all types of climates and weather;
- Working at heights - use of ladders up to 12 ft; in accordance with safe use of ladders as per Company policy.

**In addition to the hourly rate, the total compensation package includes Group Benefits, Group RRSP and paid sick time.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $20.00-$21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

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

Work Location: In person