Job Description

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Qualifications

Technical training in building maintenance is preferred.

Technical Competencies

Ability to perform general maintenance tasks (i.e., electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, and painting).

Ability to read and interpret manuals and blueprints related to equipment and systems using a variety of tools, plan work and maintenance schedules.

Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Problem solves and use of project management principles.

Work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.

Has a solid understanding of the Health and Safety Act.

Experience

Three to five years relevant experience and/or knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation systems.

Work Area

All Areas - Long Term Care Facility

Hours of Work

Day Shift – On-site hours 0800 to 1600 Paid hours = 7.5

Break – 1000 & 1400 Meal Break - 1200

Orientation

7 – 10 Days of Departmental Routines & Practices

2 Days of General Orientation of Facility Policies & Procedures and Surge and Safety 24-7

Extendicare’s Core Competencies

Business Savvy

Commitment to Results

Communication

Resilience

Customer Focus

Systems Thinking

Teamwork

Motivation to Improve

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Key Accountabilities

Examples

Environmental Management

• Observes and monitors all areas of the facility for maintenance requirements and carries out repairs as required.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and repairs to equipment.
• Performs general maintenance and repairs to plumbing, electrical system and carpentry.
• Refers problems requiring specialized work to outside contractors and monitors work performed.
• Conducts regular maintenance rounds.

Inventory Control

• Identifies and maintains adequate inventory to facilitate timely repairs.
• Participates in budget preparation and control.

Customer Service

• Ensures the safety and privacy of residents.
• Acts as advocates for the residents.
• Works in collaboration with other staff to ensure minimal disruption to residents.
• Participates in developing action plans to resolve customer complaints/concerns.

Job Title

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Physical

• Regular lifting of heavy objects.
• Exposure to hazards from use of tools and power equipment.
• Exposure to heat, biochemical agents, and weather conditions.

Communication

• Documents and implements the preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensures that contractors work in accordance with company standards.
• Advises facility management and Engineering department of any issues associated with work performed.
• Establishes and maintains communications with other departments.

CQI

• Participates in facility wide CQI activities and focus groups as required

Occupational Health and Safety Accountabilities

• Carry out all assigned duties in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Company policy.
• Follow safe work practices as directed by their supervisor and as required by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Participate in all required occupational health and safety training.
• Use appropriate equipment and wear personal protective equipment or clothing, as required by Extendicare.
• Report any known or identified health and safety hazards or violations to their supervisor.
• Refrain from any conduct that puts themselves, workers, contractors, or others at risk.

Privacy Accountabilities

• Respect and preserve the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information always. Violations of this statement include, but are not limited to:

• Accessing confidential information that is not within the scope of the individual’s duties.
• Misusing, disclosing without proper authorization, or altering confidential information.
• Disclosing to another person the unique username or password for accessing electronic confidential health care information.
• Using another person’s username or password to access information.
• Discussing confidential information in a public area.
• Leaving confidential health care or employee information in public areas.
• disposing of confidential information inappropriately.

• Extendicare’s Code of Business Conduct and Standards of Employee Conduct policies are to be adhered to by the employee groups they always apply to.

Time Type:

Full time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​