Overview
Maintenance Assistant Jobs in Richmond – British Columbia at Verve
Title: Maintenance Assistant
Company: Verve
Location: Richmond – British Columbia
Category: Maintenance/Cleaning, Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Assistant Date Posted: 5/25/2024
Location:
Richmond, British Columbia , Canada Reference No.: Position Type:
Part-time Gilmore Gardens, Richmond BC – Part Time – Maintenance Assistant 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 are…
