Maintenance Worker - Casual

Position Summary:

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need. 

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person- body, mind and soul. 

The position of Maintenance Worker will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

At Covenant Care, we believe that our residents deserve exceptional customer service and a compassionate team of employees who will support them to thrive and live their lives to their fullest potential.

The right candidate would exercise good judgement and precedent in determining work and maintenance methods used in accordance with the care team, regulations, procedures and Covenant Care’s Mission, Vision and Values. Our mission is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of like in all stages and caring for the whole person – body, mind and soul.” In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Living actively participates in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan which aspires to: Serve, Grow, Transform and Contribute.

This position will:

• Model the organizations mission, vision, and values, consistently representing Covenant professionally and positively
• Collaborate effectively as a professional team player, supporting the achievement of Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Covenant Care is currently seeking a reliable jack of all trades maintenance worker.

We are looking for the right person to manage the day-to-day maintenance needs that come up in the site. The successful candidate must be personable, motivated, competent and solution focused.  Candidate must have 5th class Power Engineering Ticket or be willing to get one within the first 6 months of employment.

Reporting to the Site Administrator, the maintenance worker performs duties such as:

• Operating the building and the general preventative maintenance of the building to provide a comfortable and safe environment to the residents.
• Performs minor renovations and repair work like: minor drywall, painting, minor plumbing, and minor electrical work.
• Maintenance records keeping through an online based app. Minor grounds keeping might be necessary at times.

Your workday might involve heavy lifting (~35 lbs.), cleaning and reaching. Moderate to frequent amount of time spent lifting, walking, performing repetitive motions, standing in one place, kneeling, pushing/pulling and bending. Other physical exertion associated with trades work can be expected.

Your daily activities could include, but are not limited to:

• Performing water temperature checks.
• Maintenance of HVAC and water heating equipment (boilers, air handling units, mixing valves, softeners, etc.)
• Drywall repairs, patching and painting, Minor plumbing, and Minor electrical.
• In charge of minor renovation and up keeping projects throughout the year.

You will need to be a person in our organization who is collaborative and thrives in cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships. You will have a maintenance background; a class 5 building operator or boiler ticket is required. Previous work experience in a senior’s care facility is highly desired.