Job Description
Grace Care Communities is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance & Facilities Technician to join our team at Grace Haven Residence, an 80-bed Special Care Home located in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the successful candidate is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and operation of the residence. This position ensures the building remains safe, functional, attractive, and compliant through preventative maintenance, minor repairs, contractor coordination, and oversight of key building systems. While primarily supporting Grace Haven Residence, the position will from time to time provide maintenance support to Atlantic Baptist Housing properties, including seniors' apartment communities, as operational needs require.
Our Maintenance team plays an important role in ensuring the residence remains safe, well maintained, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Grace Care Communities Inc., a Level 1 and 2 Special Care Home, is an affiliate of Atlantic Baptist Housing, a registered not for profit organization committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and supportive housing and care for seniors across Atlantic Canada. We are proud to live our mission of "Adding Life to Years." Learn more at www.abhousing.ca
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and general building repairs within the scope of the position.
- Monitor and maintain a working knowledge of HVAC, boilers, in floor heating, fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency generator, emergency lighting, domestic water, and building security systems; recognize abnormal operation and coordinate qualified contractors when required.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedules, work orders, inspection records, warranties, and service documentation using maintenance software.
- Coordinate contractors and vendors, maintaining positive professional relationships and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Assist with lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, salting, sanding, seasonal projects, and property inspections.
- Maintain clean, organized maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and storage areas.
- Assist with regulatory inspections and comply with licensing, fire safety, WHMIS, occupational health and safety, and infection prevention requirements.
- Provide maintenance support to Atlantic Baptist Housing properties as assigned, including inspections, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and special projects.
- Perform other duties related to the safe operation of the residence as assigned.
- Use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for communication, reporting, scheduling, inventory, and record keeping.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent in related field
- Previous experience in commercial, institutional, healthcare, or residential building maintenance.
- Working knowledge of general building maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and basic HVAC maintenance.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and ability to learn maintenance management software.
- Familiarity with automated energy management systems is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, communication, troubleshooting, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and exercise sound judgment.
- Compassion, patience, respect, and professionalism when interacting with older adults.
Working Conditions:
This position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Occasional evenings, weekends, participation in an on-call rotation, emergency call ins, and travel to Atlantic Baptist Housing properties may be required.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected]. Please include Maintenance & Facilities Technician – Grace Haven Residence in the subject line of your email.
To learn more about this and other career opportunities with Atlantic Baptist Housing and its affiliates, please visit our Careers page at www.abhousing.ca.
Grace Care Communities Inc. and Atlantic Baptist Housing are equal opportunity employers and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Candidates must be currently in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Pay: $24.00-$28.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Moncton, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Experience:
- Facilities maintenance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
