Maintenance Worker

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Maintenance Worker to join our Parkland Clayton Park team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional Benefits Include

Approximate hourly wage: $23.16 - $24.63

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

Performs general maintenance duties and scheduled preventive maintenance work on physical facilities, equipment and grounds

Performs general repair work on structures and equipment (responds to maintenance requests)

Assembles, moves, delivers, sets up and picks up furniture and equipment

Performs general repair work on structures, patches & paints any damaged walls

Assists the Plant, Building & Safety Manager in the inspection of buildings, grounds and equipment; carries out preventive maintenance program actions

Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and to process work orders

Requests necessary materials, supplies, parts and tools required and maintains control of storage and use

Performs and documents internal and external inspections and audits

Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and processes work orders through the same program

Participates in emergency (disaster) plan and mock disaster exercises

Works in conjunction with Shannex fire and safety policies to help train staff in fire safety techniques; schedules fire drills and evaluates performance effectiveness

Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees, residents and all others in the workplace

About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

A High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education

1-2 years' experience in construction or building maintenance

Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation

Advanced Proficiency in English required, other languages considered an asset

Certification in Carpentry, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Plumbing or Electrical trades considered an asset.

Knowledge of blueprint reading considered an asset

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care