Join us as a Maintenance Worker

Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Operations
Position Available: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Facility Description: For over 50 years, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion and grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive environment for our 171 residents.

At Ocean View we are committed to our employee’s well being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance through our Employee and Family Assistance Program, Personalized Assistance to Health (PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds initiatives, and promoting opportunities for education and professional development.

Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team which includes professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.

With a 4:1 care funding model, modern technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new facility, we are continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture.

We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee. Additionally, Ocean View is located in a vibrant community with over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.

Job Summary: Conducts general maintenance work, preventative maintenance and repairs, to interior and exterior of the building and equipment. Must be able to work independently and be able to plan and request materials for related jobs.

General Duties:

• Carries out minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.
• Maintains and repairs boilers, compressors, pumps, and motors, etc.
• Carries out garbage disposal
• Carries out ground’s maintenance (snow removal, salting, lawn maintenance)
• Assists with moving and lifting heavy furniture and equipment
• Responsible to maintain the basic operation of all equipment in the facility and can use all work-related equipment

Qualifications:

• Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required
• Community College graduate in a related field preferred, certified trade an asset
• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of computer systems and building systems software
• Minimum three (3) years working in general maintenance, equipment and building systems
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• Must have access to reliable transportation during off hours for on-call

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers:

• Free Parking & on Bus Route
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment

Salary Range: In accordance with current collective agreement between Ocean View Continuing Care Centre and C.U.P.E. Local 1245.

Schedule: Must be available for rotation weekends, holidays, on-call coverage, and occasional overnight shifts

Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.

Please note: if the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed. icable information, your application will not be reviewed.