Cavendish Manor Retirement Residence is seeking a dependable, hands-on Full-Time Maintenance Worker to oversee the day-to-day maintenance and physical operations of our retirement residence.
This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and staff while supporting compliance with the Retirement Homes Act, RHRA requirements, fire safety regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional service in a senior living environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform general building maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall repairs, and basic HVAC troubleshooting.
- Complete preventative maintenance for building systems, equipment, resident suites, and common areas.
- Conduct and maintain required maintenance logs, fire safety testing, emergency lighting inspections, water temperature monitoring, and other regulatory documentation.
- Support compliance with RHRA requirements, Ontario Fire Code, OHSA, public health requirements, and life safety standards.
- Coordinate external contractors for specialized repairs, landscaping, snow removal, and required inspections.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facility emergencies.
- Maintain maintenance supplies, inventory, and departmental records.
- Identify repairs and improvements required throughout the residence.
- Support capital improvement and renovation projects as required.
- Participate in occasional after-hours/on-call emergency response.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of building maintenance experience, preferably in retirement living, long-term care, healthcare, hospitality, or commercial facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general building systems.
- Familiarity with Ontario Fire Code, OHSA, and retirement residence requirements is considered a strong asset.
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take initiative.
- Professional and respectful approach when interacting with seniors, families, staff, and contractors.
- Ability to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check and meet applicable employment requirements.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence is considered an asset.
What We Offer
- A warm, welcoming, and rewarding work environment.
- Flexible part-time scheduling.
- Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.
About Us
At Cavendish Manor, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional quality of life and comfort for our residents. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, vibrant community that seniors are proud to call home.
Cavendish Manor is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $46,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
