Environmental Services Assistant - White Cliffe Terrace

Verve
Courtice, Ontario, Canada
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Full-time

Environmental Services Assistant - White Cliffe Terrace

Date Posted : 6 / 22 / 2024

Location : Courtice, Ontario, Canada

Reference No. : 2024-6004

Position Type : Full-time

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada.

As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better.

Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us?

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

The Maintenance Assistant plays a critical role in providing comfort and safety to our residents. Under the direction of the, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for general building maintenance and preventative maintenance duties, including performing minor repairs, renovations, maintenance of the residence, and coordination with contractors to ensure the building is well maintained.

Performs duties in all service areas in a safe and efficient manner with consideration for residents, staff, and family members.

BACKGROUND / QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of grade 12 education required.
  • Previous experience in building services with a strong background in HVAC, working with senior clientele is considered an asset.
  • Proven ability to perform janitorial duties, renovations, repairs, minor plumbing / electrical work, and preventive maintenance.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Intermediate computer skills required.
  • Dependable, responsible, flexible and an ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently. Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence.
  • A resident-oriented individual, whose visions and values align with those of the residence.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Has demonstrated multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well independently and in a team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standards.
  • Performs repairs and preventative maintenance duties with an acceptable standard of skill and with a sense of responsibility in a timely and friendly manner.
  • Responsible for monitoring all maintenance contracts and warranties in cooperation with and under the supervision of the Building / Environmental Services Manager.
  • Responsible for inspecting resident suites upon resident turnover, and ensuring suites are move-in ready for prospective residents including patching holes, painting, minor carpentry, electrical / plumbing, carpet cleaning, demolition of the suite, etc.

and coordinating with contractors if necessary. Maintains suite audits.

  • Assists residents with moving furniture, as required.
  • Ensures that safety procedures are always adhered to while working in the residence.
  • Responds to building emergencies appropriately.
  • Upkeep of exterior building including grounds, common areas and garbage container areas.
  • Performs regular daily and monthly maintenance checks of all equipment and supplies within the residence.
  • Snow removal on all sidewalks, driveway, and ramps of the residence.
  • Responsible for checking and updating maintenance work orders through the applicable database.
  • Keeps work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly.
  • Monitors environmental fire safety conditions, equipment, and alarm systems. Keeps the Building / Environmental Services Manager informed.
  • Changes light bulbs, hangs pictures, performs minor plumbing and electrical work.
  • Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Building / Environmental Services Manager or designate.
  • Assists during fire drills in the residence, as required.
  • Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
  • Completes all required mandatory training / education.
  • Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System / Globally Harmonized System.

This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.

Participates in the ongoing Fire Prevention, and Pest Control programs and any other programs as required.

INDHP tag

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Verve Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.

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