General Maintenance Worker

We are Christie Gardens Apartments & Care (a private not-for-profit home) and we’re re-imagining the world of retirement living and the continuum of care. We refuse to believe that the older we get, the less valuable we are. Our aging population deserves autonomy, dignity, and opportunities to be valuable contributors to the community. We are filled to the brim with residents who have great ideas, terrific laughs, and the tenacity to attend morning fitness classes!

We are thinking outside of the box when it comes to philosophy of care and we strive to provide the best support possible for our older adults. We endeavor to be an influence in the healthcare industry and educate newer generations of workers. We love to innovate and grow our ideas into realities.

Our values of Excellence, Community and Grace compel us toward continuous improvement, building relationships and believing the best in one another for the ultimate benefit of the elders we serve. We care about inclusion, equity, accessibility, transparency, work-life balance, continuous learning and staff appreciation days! We are also proud to share we are Great Place to Work Certified as of 2025, and we recently received an award for Community & Social Engagement from the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA).

We are looking for a reliable and skilled General Maintenance Worker to join our Resident Services Team. This individual is responsible for performing general repairs, room upgrades, and maintenance tasks in apartment units and common areas. This role requires a hands-on person who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, and well-functioning living spaces for senior residents. As this is a front-facing position, we are looking for someone with great communication skills who can build a friendly rapport with others.

This is a busy position, so if you enjoy working through simultaneous priorities and thinking on your feet, consider applying for this crucial position! Please include a sentence or two introducing yourself and telling us why you’d be perfect for the role.

Here is what else you’ll do in a day:

• Perform minor electrical & plumbing repairs
• Assist with any HVAC, PTAC, Heat Pump related issue
• Repair or replace small fixtures, appliances and equipment
• Help repair, move furniture and set up office and common areas as needed
• Troubleshoot telephone and internet related issues for residents
• Conduct routine checks of building systems
• Vacuum and sanitize common areas
• Help clean up spills, extract carpet Vacuum and attend to water leaks in the building
• Empty garbage and recycling bins and transport waste to appropriate areas
• Assist in snow removal, salting walkways (seasonally), or other weather-related tasks as needed
• Other tasks as required

Our ideal candidate:

• Has experience working in multi-residential communities within Resident Services/Building Services departments
• Has a genuine interest in working with seniors in a retirement/long-term care community setting
• Has a High School Diploma
• Has a Maintenance Technician/Building Systems certification (asset)
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Has excellent skills in painting and drywall repair, minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical and basic repairs
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely
• English communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure and with a minimum of supervision
• Physically able to perform maintenance duties (lifting 50 pounds, bending, standing)

*If you don’t quite meet all above requirements, we still encourage you to apply

Mandatory requirements:

• Cleared Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Two-Step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test
• Completion of online mandatory training modules

Schedule:

• 10am – 6pm
• Thursday - Monday (please note this includes every weekend)

What we offer:

• Health & Dental coverage
• RRSP match after one year of employment
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Health & Wellness Days
• Life Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Free Staff Parking
• A friendly and inclusive work environment

Process:

1. A brief initial phone call - This will last up to ten minutes and will involve questions about previous experience, how you handle certain situations and availability.
2. A first in-person interview - This interview will last between 30 & 45 minutes and will focus on getting to know you as a person as well as give you a chance to get to know Christie Gardens. There will be no questions based on your previous professional experience and the interviewer will not be from the Resident Services department.
3. A Second in-person interview - This interview will last between 30 & 60 minutes and will involve questions around previous professional experience. The Team Leader for Resident Services will conduct this interview, likely with one other member of the Leadership Team.
4. A Third Team Interview – This interview is less formal, hands on, and will last approximately 2-3 hours. You will spend time behind the reception desk with a member of the team to see what the job would be like.
5. References – A member of Human Resources will reach out to you for 2-3 references – current or previous managers or direct supervisors.
6. Job offer

Christie Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process please contact us.

Everyone deserves to Belong. At Christie Gardens we value individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, and hope you feel encouraged to apply for this position.