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Casual Maintenance Assistant - Bridlewood Trails

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment through housekeeping and sanitization of resident suites and common areas. Additionally, they perform general building repairs, renovations, and grounds maintenance to ensure the facility's mechanical and safety systems are effective.

  • On-site
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Posted Aug 7, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 12, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Bridlewood Trails Retirement Community - Maintenance Assistant Casual - $20.56/hr Existing Vacancy Riverstone Retirement Communities is a locally owned and operated company. We believe that everyone deserves to live a meaningful, engaged, and joyful life. We strive to ensure our residents live comfortably and with dignity in a safe and happy environment. Riverstone offers a highly respected, full continuum of care to its residents with a variety of lifestyle options to best suit their needs-from Independent, Assisted living, and Memory Care. Allowing each resident the freedom to live their best life. Our valued employees work in an environment that fosters job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty, and personal growth. We are looking for positive, caring team members who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors. More than just Senior Living. It's a new life. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Grade 12 minimum. Background: Two years or more experience, preferably in health care setting; Knowledge and training in physical plant and grounds maintenance including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.; Excellent communication skills. Personal Requirements: Work as part of a team; Capable of adapting to different situations and change; Keen interest in working with seniors. FUNCTIONS: Maintain a clean, safe environment in the residence Clean, dust, vacuum resident suites, common areas (i.e. lounges, corridors, elevators, etc.), offices, staff areas and other assigned areas according to Riverstone RC policies and procedures; Sanitize resident suites and other assigned areas as per Riverstone RC infection control policies and procedures; Clean vacant rooms and prepare suites for new move-ins as instructed by ESM or their designate; Clean and sanitize resident bathroom and all washrooms in the facility including all fixtures, tiles, floors, vanity and mirrors; Collect and dispose of refuse and dirty laundry from resident suites, common areas (i.e. lounges, corridors, elevators, etc.), offices, staff areas and other assigned areas in accordance with Riverstone RC policies and procedures; Clean and restock housekeeping carts daily; General renovations of rooms including painting, wallpaper and surface repairs; General repairs to the building, equipment and furnishings; General renovations of rooms including painting, wallpaper and surface repairs; Provide maintenance services as scheduled; Maintain the effectiveness of building mechanical, electrical and fire detection and safety systems; Minor adjustment to the building mechanical, electrical and fire systems as deemed necessary and directed by the ESM; Routine surveillance of the grounds, including parking lot and underground garage; Maintain the grounds in a neat and tidy fashion. Riverstone Retirement is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment through housekeeping and sanitization of resident suites and common areas. Additionally, they perform general building repairs, renovations, and grounds maintenance to ensure the facility's mechanical and safety systems are effective.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a Grade 12 education and at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Proficiency in physical plant maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, is required along with strong communication skills.

Listed skills

  • TeamworkPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Cleaning
  • Sanitization
  • Painting
  • Surface repairs
  • Building repairs
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Infection control
  • Assisted Living
  • Housekeeping
  • Communication
  • Smoke Detector
  • Infection Control
  • Renovation
  • Senior Living

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Healthcare
  • Social Services
  • Maintenance Assistant
  • Maintenance Helper / Assistant
  • Odd Job Persons
  • Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 12, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week