Maintenance Technician

At Sunrise Senior Living, we are seeking a skilled Maintenance Assistant to join our team. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for performing maintenance and housekeeping duties in our community and around the community grounds as assigned.

• Complete all maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Perform general maintenance duties such as fixing wall coverings, fixing floor coverings, repairing furniture and fixtures, performing basic plumbing work, performing minor electrical repairs, and repairing appliances
• Assist with painting and refurbishing projects
• Perform minor building and equipment repairs
• Conduct routine maintenance on all Sunrise vehicles as assigned
• Maintain all tools and repair parts
• Participate in all fire drills and in the community's disaster preparedness program
• Assist with working on heating and air conditioning systems
• Assist with work on domestic water systems and pumps
• Assist with work on refrigeration systems, motors, fans, electrical systems, and emergency generators
• Perform routine preventative maintenance as directed by supervisor and according to safety regulations
• Perform carpet and hard surface floor maintenance
• Perform deep cleaning and resident suite 'make ready' rooms as assigned
• Assist with housekeeping functions as needed
• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lockout Tagout procedures, and infection control guidelines
• Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way
• Maintain equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents
• Review, read, notate, and initialize the Daily Log and Maintenance Log to document and learn about pertinent information and actions required
• Practice positive resident relations and direct resident or family member feedback to supervisor
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information
• Assist in driving the community vehicle and/or bus as assigned

• One (1) year maintenance and/or housekeeping experience preferred
• Technical school education preferred
• Demonstrate a general understanding of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical and code compliance
• Maintain a current applicable driver's license to drive Sunrise vehicles provided with an acceptable driving record in accordance with applicable regulations and Sunrise policy
• Possess a general understanding of OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation/Equivalent regulating authorities for Quebec, fire prevention, and life and safety regulations
• Ability to respond to emergency calls outside of scheduled work hours
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families.