Top Benefits
About the role
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 Coordinator to join our Northumberland Hall Team based in Amherst, 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:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- 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;
- 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;
- Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees, residents and all others in the workplace.
- Opportunity to be a lead hand for the right person.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education;
- 3 + years’ experience in construction or building maintenance;
- Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation;
- Experience with light plumbing, door handles, door closures, general repairs, ceiling tiles, locks etc. Experience with Nurse call systems and electronics is a bonus.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to provide leadership to the maintenance team, provide instruction to junior members of the team.
- You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People**, apply today!**
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Shannex Incorporated
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do.
Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Coordinator to join our Northumberland Hall Team based in Amherst, 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:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- 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;
- 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;
- Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees, residents and all others in the workplace.
- Opportunity to be a lead hand for the right person.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education;
- 3 + years’ experience in construction or building maintenance;
- Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation;
- Experience with light plumbing, door handles, door closures, general repairs, ceiling tiles, locks etc. Experience with Nurse call systems and electronics is a bonus.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to provide leadership to the maintenance team, provide instruction to junior members of the team.
- You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People**, apply today!**
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Shannex Incorporated
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do.
Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home