Maintenance Worker (Painter)

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career atShannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for aMaintenance Worker (Painter)to join ourPARKLAND WEST BEDFORDteam based in BEDFORD NOVA SCOTIA.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communitiesgreat placesto live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sectorShannexoffers opportunities for growthdevelopmentand advancement. And at the end of every day you will knowyouvemade a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additionalbenefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $23.16 - $24.63
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands ofperksvendors and discounts through ourWorkPerksprogram including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training throughShannexsCentre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Performs general maintenance duties and scheduled preventive maintenance work on physical facilitiesequipmentand grounds
• Performs general repair work on structures and equipment (responds to maintenance requests)
• Assembles moves delivers setsupand picks up furniture and equipment
• Performs general repair work on structures patches & paints any damaged walls
• Assists the Plant Building & Safety Manager in the inspection of buildingsgroundsand equipment; carries out preventive maintenance program actions
• Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and to process work orders
• Requests necessary materials suppliespartsand toolsrequiredandmaintainscontrol of storage and use
• Performs and documents internal and external inspections and audits
• Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and processes work orders through the same program
• Participates in emergency (disaster) plan and mock disaster exercises
• Works in conjunction withShannexfire and safety policies to help train staff in fire safety techniques; schedules fire drills and evaluates performance effectiveness
• Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employeesresidentsand all others in the workplace
• Additionalduties as assigned/required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvementcollaborationand accountability you bring:

• A High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education
• 1-2 years experience in construction or building maintenance
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Advanced Proficiency in Englishrequired other languages considered an asset
• Certification in Carpentry Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Plumbing or Electrical trades considered an asset.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading considered an asset
• Successful candidates willbe requiredto obtain a clear Criminal Record Check and where applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to appointment
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodationsservice

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.