Maintenance (Casual)

The H.J. McFarland Memorial Home is a non-profit long-term care facility located on the outskirts of Picton, Ontario in beautiful Prince Edward County.  Our philosophy of care is one that recognizes the individuality of each resident and where all staff, family members and community partners are valued and respected for their contributions to resident care.

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the casual Maintenance position at HJ McFarland Memorial Home. Reporting to the Environmental Services Supervisor, this position will perform routine, preventative and remedial maintenance duties. The successful candidate must be available to be on call, work evenings, nights and weekends as required.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of related experience and training in building maintenance, construction and repairs; related certificates would be considered an asset; experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Understanding of technical systems; Fire Alarms, HVAC, boiler, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act including related Building and Fire Codes.
• Ability to complete general building construction and minor repairs to small equipment and perform custodial duties as required.
• Capable of identifying and reporting problems in a timely manner and work within legislated standards and guidelines.
• Proven communication skills with the ability to keep clear and detailed records of inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Capable of undertaking self-directed tasks, work independently as well as work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to exercise respect, tact, diplomacy and good judgement in all matters relating to resident care.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule including evening, weekends and on-call, work planned or unplanned overtime as required.
• Ability to complete tasks involving pushing, pulling and lifting on a regular basis and work outdoors as required.
• Proof of satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.

The current hourly rate of pay for this part-time position is $23.49 to $24.44 per hour, plus 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation as per the Unifor Local 8300 Collective Agreement. Please direct your application prior to [email protected].                                     

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.  Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 1044.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

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