MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Home:          Craiglee Nursing Home
Location:      Scarborough, ON
Job role:       Maintenance Supervisor, full-time, permanent

Southbridge, the owner and operator of several long-term care homes and retirement communities across Southwestern Ontario, is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join their long-term care home in Scarborough, ON.

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, this role is responsible for performing general routine maintenance, and servicing operations throughout the home, keeping our home environment safe for residents and staff alike! 

If you are looking to work for an organization that cares…look no further!  Caring for others is what we do - whether it be our Residents, Family Members or Teammates, our goal is to support, encourage and enhance the lives of those in our Home. 

Responsibilities:

• Follow the home’s Preventive Maintenance Program as well as the Demand Maintenance Program 

• Regularly perform the various tasks described in the programs. 

• Regularly checking completed maintenance logs in each department/home area of the home.

• Complete repairs as necessary including not limited to: Painting, wall repair, small leak, install (toilet, sink, tiling, doors, replace light fixtures, install blinds) 

• Check the operation of the mechanical equipment. 

• Inspect Life Safety equipment and systems.

• Ensure safe storage of maintenance equipment. 

• Complete regular maintenance reports.

• Complete pre-start up assessments on a new equipment as applicable. 

• Coordinate annual preventive maintenance checks by contractors; and perform other duties as required.

• Must be available for call ins on short notice. 
• Relieve and support Manager of department when needed.

• Perform everything pertaining to maintenance including heavy duty related work.

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following:

• High School Diploma and a college level trade certificate is an asset.

• Two or more years of supervisory experience within long-term care or similar role would be considered an asset.

• Experience managing employees in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to read and write the English language. 

• Experience in electrical, plumbing, patchwork, painting preferred.

• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. 

• Knowledgeable about WHMIS, OH & S. 
• A returned vulnerable sector check within 6 months of start date is required.

Interested applicants need to apply through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team!

 Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  
Southbridge Care Homes welcomes applicants with a disability related need and who need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation with the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview. Thank you.