Posted 4 days ago
Maintenance Assistant | Casual
@ Career Opportunities
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Overview
Sienna Senior Living is hiring a casual Maintenance Assistant to handle general repairs, floor care, grounds and snow work at its residences. The role requires 1-2 years of similar experience, relevant certifications, and a Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) or Criminal Records Check (British Columbia). The posting states a wage of $28.74 per hour under wage leveling, then the collective agreement rate.
Pay:
$28.74 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Repairs and painting, basic plumbing and electrical work
- Cleaning and waxing floors in common areas
- Garbage and recycling, grounds and parking lots
- Snow removal, salting and grass or garden care
- Forms and written reports
Requirements summary:
- 1-2 years in a similar position
- Certification and training in building repairs, floor care, safety and HVAC
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Knowledge of residence equipment operation and maintenance
- Pass the Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) or Criminal Records Check (BC)
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
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If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Maintenance Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
As a Maintenance Assistant your typical day will impact in the following ways:
• Executing general repair and maintenance work including painting, plastering, basic plumbing (e.g. replacing faucets, unblocking toilets), woodworking (e.g. replacing moulding, installing doors, replacing doorframes) and electrical work (tasks that do not require an electrician’s license, e.g. changing light bulbs).
• Cleaning, scrubbing, striping and waxing floors in the hallways, stairways, common areas, etc., as instructed, in order to maintain the premises in good condition.
• Emptying out garbage and recycling receptacles at regular intervals in order to prevent waste from accumulating, and ensures recycling materials are stored properly.
• Maintaining building exterior, grounds and parking lots.
• Removing snow on sidewalks and doors and applies salt to ensure resident, visitor and team member safety.
• Mowing and watering grass, tending to flower gardens and applies fertilizer as needed, to ensure the orderly appearance of the grounds.
• Completing the appropriate forms and documents; writing required reports based on available information in order to ensure the necessary follow-up.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves:
• Certification, training, and work experience, including competencies, in: building repairs, painting and finishes, floor care, safety procedures, property maintenance, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English language.
• Sound knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the residence.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
This posting is for an existing vacancy
Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.
Wage Leveling rate of pay $28.74 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement
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