Posted 3 months ago
Maintenance Worker
@ Shannex
Ancaster, Ontario
Overview
Shannex is hiring a casual Maintenance Worker (no guaranteed hours) for its Parkland Ancaster team in Ancaster, Ontario. The role covers preventive and general maintenance, repairs, and furniture and equipment moves in a senior care setting. Approximate pay is $21.79 to $23.23 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits plan.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general and preventive maintenance on facilities, equipment and grounds
- Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety systems
- Assemble, move and set up furniture and equipment
- Patch, paint and repair walls and structures
- Assist with building inspections and maintain parts and tools
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 to 10 years construction or building maintenance experience
- Knowledge of WHMIS and occupational health and safety legislation
- Advanced English proficiency
- Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
| View page |
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. 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 a Casual Maintenance Worker (no guaranteed hours) to join our Parkland Ancaster team based in Ancaster, Ontario.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $21.79 - 23.23
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, 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 through Shannex’s Centre 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 facilities, equipment and grounds;
- Strong troubleshooting skills in plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety systems;
- Assembles, moves, delivers, sets up and 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 buildings, grounds and equipment; carries out preventive maintenance program actions;
- Experience in operating digital software systems;
- Knowledge and understanding of building mechanical systems, HVAC, power generation, plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety and medical;
- Requests necessary materials, supplies, parts and tools required and maintains control of storage and use;
- Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees, residents and all others in the workplace.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education
- 5-10 years’ experience in construction or building maintenance
- Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Advanced Proficiency in English required, other languages considered an asset
- You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
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