Maintenance Worker 1 - Casual
Internal Closing Date: Jan-21-2025 at 1500 hrs.
Good Samaritan Heron Grove
Vernon, BC
HEU
The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.
The Opportunity
Employment Type:Casual 0 FTE Hours of Work:0730-1545Start Date: As soon as possible.Wages:$25.70
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance duties and provide subject matter expertise and duties in all maintenance areas of the site. You will perform daily inspections and daily readings and records of pressures, temperatures, air flows, liquid levels, etc. on boilers and air handling systems. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of the position.
You have your grade 12 diploma and Building Operators "B" certificate or equivalent. One year experience in a commercial or institutional setting is required. Experience working with the elderly is preferred. Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand it fully. Heavy lifting, cleaning, and reaching required.
Who we are:
At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.
What we can offer you:
Work/life balanceLearning and development opportunities Competitive wages Pension and benefits for eligible employees Paid vacation time for eligible employees Discounted services with many of our local businesses Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee recognition eventsRequirements:
A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date. A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.Diversity-Equity-InclusionThe Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconiliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
*Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
*Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply:
Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at http://hrnet.gss.org and create a profileWe thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.