Maintenance Worker - DePaul Hall

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career  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™.

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career  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™. In anticipation of opening in October 2026, we are searching for a full-time Maintenance Worker to join our new Adeline Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

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:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, 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) or pension plan [include what applies to the position/site you are posting for]
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks 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

• Performs general maintenance duties and scheduled preventive maintenance work on physical facilities, equipment and grounds
• Performs general repair work on structures and equipment (responds to maintenance requests)
• 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
• Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and to process work orders
• Requests necessary materials, supplies, parts and tools required and maintains control of storage and use
• Performs and documents internal and external inspections and audits
• Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and processes work orders through the same program
• Participates in emergency (disaster) plan and mock disaster exercises
• Works in conjunction with Shannex fire and safety policies to help train staff in fire safety techniques; schedules fire drills and evaluates performance effectiveness
• Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees, residents and all others in the workplace
• Additional duties as assigned/required

• A High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education
• 1-2 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
• Certification in Carpentry, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Plumbing or Electrical trades…