Summer Building Maintenance Worker (Luther Heights)

The Organization:

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our Team Members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre. 

The Position:

In support of the Vision, Mission and Values of LutherCare Communities, and with funding from Canada Summer Jobs, we are seeking (2) Building Maintenance Workers to join our team. The Building Maintenance Worker works in conjunction with Senior Maintenance to ensure in-suite repairs, grounds keeping and mechanical equipment are maintained.

This position is only available to youth who:

• is between the age of 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations;

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

The Applicant: This position will provide day-to-day support to the Senior Maintenance Worker that includes:

• Interior and exterior cleaning
• Handyman jobs
• Landscaping (includes planting and growing plants)
• Lawn mowing, tree trimming
• Painting
• Data Entry in a Maintenance Software System
• Interacting with seniors
• Minor repairs (faucets, toilets, changing locks etc.)
• Operating equipment/machinery (lawn mower, leaf blower, hedge trimmers etc.)
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Maintenance Worker and/or Housing Manager.

Sufficient practical experience to perform the duties is required and experience working with seniors is an asset. Applicants must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently, have knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of hand/power tools and grounds keeping equipment as well as basic knowledge of carpentry. Applicants must be physically able to perform job duties.

We believe in the power of diversity and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

LutherCare Communities wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants must provide a criminal background check prior to employment.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for all.