General Maintenance/handyperson

Symphony Senior Living is a leading provider of quality senior services in Canada; we provide private pay services to residents in our beautiful communities, from assisted living, through to end of life. We are the true alternative to a Long-Term Care facility - to that end we are NOT a medical institution we are the HOME to many seniors of many levels of ability. We Serve BOTH our Seniors and Their loved ones.

We are currently seeking a passionate and _experienced maintenance/handyperson _to join our team at our Ottawa Symphony neighborhood.

If you love working with people and you find the challenge of connecting and serving residents with physical needs rewarding this could be the position for you We require, an experienced Leader of people, but more importantly someone who is compassionate and driven to provide a high quality, interactive, residential and compassionate environment to the resident, their families and the team. Our residents and families pay for all costs, so you must be able to understand budgeting and be a good steward of the resources available and our customers needs.

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer or designate, performs routine preventative maintenance and repair procedures on the building, mechanical equipment and utility systems.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for the daily maintenance and common area cleaning.
- Performs minor repair of building and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed maintenance workers.)
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis
- Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance
- Procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required
- Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Performs outside custodial duties, such as snow removal as required
- May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed
- Creates a community wide environment that protects the confidentiality of the residents, Team Members and activities of Symphony Senior Living
- Protects their own health and the health of other by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety.
- Follows all guidelines for Team Members and employers as legislated under the Occupational Health and Safety.

WORKING CONDITIONS
- Fast-paced environment
- Works independently with little supervision
- Flexible Work Schedule - works shifts, mornings, days, evenings and weekends

**In addition**:

- Symphony is an equal opportunity employer
- This position is _a Non-Union _position
- You must pass a Vulnerable sector background check
- You must be able to work with dogs, cats and other animals
- Due to our high level of residents with dementia; your tattoos and piercings must either remained covered by clothing or are discrete. Any other external body decoration, including hair, must not be frightening to a frail senior with dementia.
- You must be legally allowed to work in Canada
- You must be in good physical health as this job requires lifting, sitting, standing and walking.
- Must be available to work every second weekend.
- Must be fully vaccinated
- Should there be an outbreak, must be able to carry out their duties.


**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID protocols are in place and must be adhered to at all times. Mask mandate is in place

Work Location: One location