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Maintenance Worker

Gananoque, ON
$24 - $26/hour
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Competitive wage rate (wage $24.00 to $26.00 to start)
Very inclusive benefit package
8 hour shifts – no evenings or nights

About the role

Full Time Maintenance Position at FOXRUN Retirement Residence

We operate a 114-bedroom home overlooking the St. Lawrence River just east of Gananoque on the 1000 Islands Parkway. FoxRun is the place our seniors call home. And as a large home, there is always lots to keep our maintenance people busy! We are looking for a “jack of all trades” who can take care of everything from changing light bulbs, to painting doors to hanging pictures on the walls. And then there are the “bigger” issues….a plugged sink or toilet, a bird flying around our three-story atrium or a television that needs to have the satellite dish re programmed. Each day is new and exciting!

Key Responsibilities:

General Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks around the building on a daily/weekly or monthly basis.

Preventative Maintenance: Regular inspection of nurse alarm system, blinds, windows, fire extinguishers and alarms to ensure peak operational abilities at all times.

Emergency Response: Respond as part of a team to deal with emergencies – floods in suites, fires, smoke due to microwave mis use, while always following established protocols and safety

Minor Repairs: Make minor repairs to plumbing, electrical and carpentry issues that arise.

Grounds Maintenance: Be part of the team to ensure the grounds are kept in a safe and attractive manner. This will include some grass cutting and snow removal -knowledge of operating a plow on a pick up valuable!

Safety and Security: Inspect fire alarms, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment on a regular basis. Perform water tests on a regular basis. All company policies and government regulations are to be followed.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records in maintenance logs to ensure that we have history on all equipment and facilities.

Communication: This person will communicate effectively with staff, residents and outside contractors to address to address concerns and to ensure repairs are made in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • This person will have a basic knowledge and understanding of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanics. They will be a “jack of all trades” so to speak. They will not be expected to re wire a building or build a garage but they will have a history of working in these areas.

  • This person will be able to juggle multiple tasks at the same time – For example, while painting a wall in one area a call may come in to put up blankets in the elevator or hook up a new television for a resident. One can’t do everything at once, but the ability to keep track of what needs to be done and to prioritize the tasks correctly will be needed.

  • They will have the ability to deal with older people in a calm and respectful manner.

We are offering a year round full time position – you will be a valued member of a supportive team. We offer a competitive wage rate ( wage $24.00 to $26.00 to start) , a very inclusive benefit package, 8 hour shifts – no evenings or nights, meal plan, and an RRSP plan in lieu of a pension plan.

Please send us your resume to info@foxrunbytheriver.com by June 10 as we are hoping the successful candidate will be available to begin with us early in July.

FoxRun wishes to advise all candidates that we are a community of tolerance and respect and we want to attract people who share these values. We thank all who send us a resume but we will only contact those applicants who we will invite in for an interview

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Work Location: In person

About KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services

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