Maintenance - Malaspina (Long Term Care)

Pro Vita is looking for casual Maintenance person with a passion for the elderly to join one of our teams to support our residents in Nanaimo. 

Positions Information:

• Casual: 8am - 4pm
• Wage: $25.07/hour
• Location: 100 Eleventh Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6R6
   

Maintenance Must Haves:

• Building Service Worker Certificate and Institutional Aide Certificate.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care facility; supervisory experience is an asset.
• Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to work under strict time constraints.
• Valid WHMIS certification upon hire and maintained annually.
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination(s).
• Ability to pass and maintain a clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check (upon hire and every 5 years thereafter).

Maintenance Nice to Haves:

• Institutional cleaning experience is preferred.
• Certificate from a program in general maintenance or extensive experience as a maintenance worker

Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Plan, implements and conducts daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedule of preventative maintenance activities to ensure the facility and equipment are safe and in good working order.
• Provide minor building, electrical, plumbing and equipment repair services to ensure the optimum functioning of the physical facility and equipment.
• Perform routine HVAC maintenance, including monthly and daily tasks such as replacing filters, greasing Air Handling Units (AHUs), and maintaining recirculation pumps.
• Monitor and service the facility’s extensive mechanical systems, ensuring optimal operation and efficiency.
• Identify and investigate physical deficiencies and equipment malfunctions and take the appropriate corrective action.
• Address preventive maintenance tasks and promptly respond to mechanical system issues as they arise.
• Source and orders services/supplies/parts focusing on obtaining the highest quality for the most reasonable price.
• Liaise with outside suppliers/contractors to facilitate the repair and replacement of damaged or broken equipment.
• Responsible for the department’s compliance to safety and environmental policies. 
• Responsible for the collection and disposal of recycling materials, shredding materials, and trash collection.
• Notifies management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
• Review maintenance log and takes corrective action to ensure problems are addressed in a timely manner.
• Supports the facility Safety Program and monitors safety in the living and working environment, responds to and reports hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents and unsafe or faulty equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

If you are a caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!