Maintenance Worker

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our maintenance team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. If you're passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

This position is for our Port Stanley Home, located in Port Stanley, Ontario

What you'll be doing

• Performs preventive maintenance and maintenance tasks including PM checks, mechanical operations, building inspections, minor on demand repairs, heavy duty cleaning, moving of furniture, grounds maintenance/work, and janitorial tasks etc. in accordance with the written policies and procedures of Extendicare, the facility, trade/CSA legislation and the Maintenance Department as well as prescribed sanitation and infection control procedures.

• Reports unsafe and hazardous working conditions and any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.

What you bring

• Maintenance experience, preferably in an institutional setting.

• Possess technical competencies related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Experience with an older adult population an asset

• Strong customer and resident service skills.

• Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset

• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)