The Newell Housing Foundation provides housing for seniors and low income families in the County of Newell. We are currently seeking an energetic, friendly, employee who enjoys seniors to join our team.

The Newell Housing Foundation is currently seeking a F*ull Time* Maintenance worker who will be responsible for the performance of general building and grounds maintenance tasks and projects for the Pioneer Villas, Village Villas and Community Housing units. This position manages and maintains a preventative maintenance program. The successful applicant must enjoy working with seniors and have the ability to work as a team.

Experience with computers, as well as with equipment operation and grounds maintenance an asset. Must have a vehicle.

Qualifications:

· Must be pleasant and sincere in dealing with residents, as well as staff members, to provide a warm homelike atmosphere

· Background and proven ability in the area of Maintenance

· Ability to take and follow direction

· High degree of flexibility

· Must be trustworthy and have a sincere respect for all personal property

· Good communication skills

· Ability to assume responsibility

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

· Ability to understand and operate all equipment in the department

Duties and Responsibilities:





· It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Worker to maintain a professional relationship with the residents of the Lodge by performing the duties identified for this position in a courteous, efficient manner

· Works as part of the staff team to ensure that a high quality of support services is provided to the residents

· Adheres to and participate in the Health and Safety Procedures and Policies of the Foundation and must perform all tasks in a safe and productive manner

· Keeps a record of maintenance items that are reported to them so they may be reported to the Manager

· Reports to the Manager items or resident’s behavior that may pose potential danger

· Must follow the defined lines of communication

· Reliable, self-starter, and a team player

· Other related duties as assigned and/or required The above reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the position of Maintenance Worker and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.91 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brooks, AB T1R 0T9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Language:
- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Maintenance Worker (Brooks)
🏢 Newell Housing Foundation
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