Maintenance Assistant Level II - Part Time

Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.

Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.

Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Assistant Level II performs a variety of maintenance duties related to buildings, grounds, and equipment such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.

• Performs general repairs and assists with complex repairs and upgrades with minimal disruption to residents and team members.
• Assembles, repairs, and installs a wide range of fixtures and furnishings such as pictures, drapery tracks, and baseboards.
• Performs detailed painting and finishing work across all areas that require attention.
• Maintains and performs routine servicing on equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts.
• Ensures that basic equipment checks are conducted as needed (e.g. vehicles, exterior, roof, HVAC).
• Repairs basic electrical components such as switches and sockets.
• Carries out minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, fixing faucets.
• Assists with on site chemical testing as applicable.
• Assists contractors with technical tasks as needed.
• Removes defective equipment and assist with replacements.
• Ensures proper equipment storage and safety compliance.
• Maintains building exterior, grounds, and parking lots.
• Tracks inventory and assist with ordering supplies.
• Maintains garbage and recycling program.
• Performs snow removal tasks. ]
• Completes preventive maintenance reporting and documentation.
• Monitors and maintains the aquatic pool as applicable.
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for team members and residents through adherence to organizational standards and protocols.
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or Health & Safety Committee.
• Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and protocols.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance…