Casual RVG Maintenance

Job Category: Mechanical / Trades / Maintenance

Requisition Number: RVGMA
001566

• Posted :
  August 21, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Chatham, ON , CAN

Job Status:
Casual

Union:
Unifor

Number of Positions:1

Location:
Riverview Gardens, 519 King Street West, Chatham ON

Closing Date:
September 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST. Application received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Maintenance position is responsible to work with the team to maintain Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care including the physical building, grounds and equipment in a safe and well-maintained condition in accordance with relevant regulations.

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Responsible for performing all duties in adherence to the guidelines and regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2022 and the policies and procedures of Riverview Gardens and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent
• Operate and maintain all mechanical equipment in a safe manner and according to the established policies and procedures
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on all equipment throughout the Home (including generator, ventilation system, water softener, hot water heaters, boilers, fire equipment, security equipment, etc.)
• Perform security checks as per established policy and procedures
• Use electrical hand tools including power drills, sanders, saws, gas-powered lawn mowers, ladders, scaffolding, roto-tillers etc.
• Perform all tasks required to maintain the physical buildings and grounds of the Home, repair and maintain equipment and furniture as required
• Responsible for safe use and storage of chemicals
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and hazard-free manner, follow established procedures to avoid the spread of infection (i.e. hand washing and use of protective clothing /equipment)
• Assist in room setups and deliveries as assigned
• Report to supervisor any problems with equipment, equipment repairs and inventory supplies needed
• Responsible for communicating any concerns expressed by residents, families and staff to the supervisor
• Must participate in the Quality Assurance program as per maintenance department policies and procedures
• Assist in orientation of new employees into the department
• Perform other related duties as assigned that are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary departmental objectives
• Secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent is required
• Formal training and a minimum of one year experience in a building management computerized system, either Andover, Honeywell or Johnson Controls is required
• One year work experience in maintenance or related field in a large institutional setting, preferably Long-Term Care is preferred
• Knowledge to work with gas fired equipment
• Must be able to perform electrical and plumbing tasks
• Preference given to candidates who hold trade certificates in Gas, Electrical and Plumbing
• Ability to set priorities, organize and follow scheduled workload in order to ensure continuing productivity
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with the elderly and other staff, particularly for safety reasons
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations effectively
• Must be pleasant, respectful and patient with the elderly
• Be reliable, conscientious and punctual
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Certifications, memberships, licenses

• Successful completion and certification in Lift Truck Training
• Preference given to candidates who hold trade certificates in Gas, Electrical and Plumbing

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works both indoors and outdoors.
• Flexible hours will be required at various times throughout the year
• This position will be required to work weekday, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours
• Candidates must be able to accept on short notice shift call-in hours for days, afternoons, midnight, and weekends, which may include four hour shifts

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