Part Time Capital Health jobs in Edmonton, AB

DEVONSHIRE SENIORS COMMUNITY

Closing Date: Thursday, June 30th 2026
POSITION AVAILABLE – Maintenance Worker
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Casual
WAGE RATE - Dependent on Qualified Experience
$26.75 (Step 1) per AUPE collective agreement

JOB SUMMARY:
As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for ensuring
that all physical plant and building operations are in proper working order and meet mandated codes
and manufacturer recommendations, Park Place standards and policies specifically in relation to
waste management, infection prevention and control, continuous quality improvement, risk
management and WHMIS. As a member of the management team, the Maintenance Worker will
utilize a preventative maintenance approach to prevent accidents and/or operation breakdown.
Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Maintenance Worker
ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic
Directions.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance Program, ensuring that regular checks are completed, and documentation is accurate.
2. Works towards standardization of organizational documentation and reporting (e.g., Maintenance Communication book).
3. Adheres to relevant provincial and/or manufacturers’ equipment and plant systems’ codes, standards and/or expectations.
4. Daily rounds of the Home, completing preventative maintenance schedule and searching and monitoring for any plant concerns and/or potential issues.
5. In winter – ensures sidewalks, patios, and all exit areas are clear of ice and snow.
6. Prioritizes items needing attention and fixing.
7. Repairs equipment/ plant as able and necessary; refers to appropriate outside contractors as
required for equipment and plant maintenance and /or repair and assists as necessary.
8. Puts away supplies as delivered.
9. Communicates ongoing with interdisciplinary team members and performs all building maintenance duties as required.
10.Responsible for fire safety in the Home including calling routine fire drills on all shifts every month and provides education to staff as required to ensure fire safety for all.
11.Participates in all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program. Understands and adheres to health and safety responsibilities as per Park Place policies.
12.Participates in committees and meetings as required.
13.Provides training to all staff on communication systems and applicable building information
on orientation and routinely as required (e.g., Nurse call system, telephone systems, door alarm systems).
14.Assists Residents with moving of furniture when required.
15.Checks safety of Resident equipment upon move-in (e.g., CSA approved electrical
equipment such as radios, shavers)-
16.Ensures all rooms are inspected and free of mechanical hazards, prior to a Resident moving in.
17.Apprises the Site Leader of any major plant or building concerns and recommends capital equipment purchases as applicable.
18.As a leadership team member, is prepared to come in on an emergency-call basis.
19.Attends in-service education as applicable.
20.Performs other related duties as assigned.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place's and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.
• Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:

• Uses safe work procedures,
• Promotes health and safety policy and awareness,
• Makes safety suggestions.
• Reads OHS minutes posted.

• Instruction of health and safety rules.
• Inspection of hazards.
• Corrects unsafe practices and/or work conditions.
• Investigates all accidents.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other employees and the general public.
• Reports any near miss, injury, accident, or equipment damage to Site Leader immediately and completes required reports.
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.
• Set a good example

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate
• Journeyman Certificate in an appropriate trade for building maintenance and/or relevant experience is encouraged
• equivalences may be considered

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Extensive knowledge in building and fire codes, as they pertain to continuing care Homes.
• Ability to work in teams collaboratively and communicate with others in a respectful manner.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, facsimile, and photocopier

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• MUST on a daily basis: be able to
• stand, lift, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb ladders, use stairwells,
• operate self-powered equipment,
• carry up to 9.1kg, push/pull object of 23kg.
• look over both shoulders, use both arms at full length, works with arms above the shoulders, have full use of both hands,
• use vibrating tools,
• work in hot environment, and
• walk 330ft/90m. or longer distances on even surfaces.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS – ENVIRONMENT
Physical: Strain on shoulder, neck and back, eye strain, cuts and scrapes, electrical shock.
Environmental: Draught, dust exposure, working alone situation, exposure to varying temperatures
Chemical: Chemical exposure
Biological: Exposure to communicable diseases, i.e., colds, influenza, GI.
Radiation: Minimal

A CURRENT AND CLEAR POLICE CHECK IS REQUIRED UPON HIRE

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