Maintenance Worker 1 (MW-DB52-001)
About Bethany
Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.
Why Bethany?
Why Bethany?
We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.
For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany.
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About the Role
Bethany is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Maintenance Worker I to join our team. Under the leadership of the Maintenance Supervisor and as part of a team of rotating operators, you will be responsible to ensure the building and grounds are secured for the safety of residents, families and staff by adhering to health and safety practices and procedures.
What You Will Do
Bethany is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Maintenance Worker I to join our team. Under the leadership of the Maintenance Supervisor and as part of a team of rotating operators, you will be responsible to ensure the building and grounds are secured for the safety of residents, families and staff by adhering to health and safety practices and procedures.
What You Will Do
- Repair and maintain hardware, fixtures, furnishings, carpet and flooring as required
- Prepare and paint rooms efficiently; painting experience required
- Ensure greenspaces are well maintained, working with contractors when required
- Responds to emergency situations such as fire, power outage, or water damage in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Respond to routine inquiries and repair requests in resident rooms and common areas (e.g., changing light bulbs)
- Assists with general maintenance requests and moves furniture as required
- Submit written reports of action taken when responding to situations with residents, building and system changes
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all occupational health and safety and emergency preparedness and response policies and procedures and resident safety as would be impacted by the Maintenance Department
- Perform minor plumbing and equipment repairs, maintain phone systems, HVAC, boiler operations, and door security systems
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in surface preparation and painting, carpentry, minor electrical work, plumbing, and heating systems including boilers. An interest in pursuing a Power Engineering apprenticeship is considered an asset.
What You Will Bring
- Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent
- 1 year maintenance experience, preferably in a hospital or large facility environment
- Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
- Must demonstrate an acceptable level of reading, writing, and comprehension of English language skills.
- Proficiency with computers is required, including the ability to operate automation systems and activate resident cable boxes.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize various demands
- Must have a working knowledge of fire codes, building codes, and general safety regulations
- On call availability, Flexibility for reallocation to different sites as needed
Position Information:
• Posting Number: 25-9179
• Position Number: MW-DB52-001
• Location: Bethany Didsbury, CollegeSide (Red Deer) and Sylvan Lake
• Classification: Maintenance Worker
• FTE: 1.00
• Non-Union/Union: Non-Union
• Department/Unit(s): Maintenance
• Position Type: Permanent Full Time
• Shift and Hours of Work: Days (0800-1615). This position includes participation in a paid on-call rotation, with coverage required approximately one weekend out of every four.
• Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours
• Shift Per Cycle: 10 shifts in a 2-week cycle and On Call Rotation
• Position Start Date: September 02, 2025
• Posting End Date: Until filled
How to Apply:
Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.
Apply Online at: http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/ by submitting your resume and cover letter.
Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.
Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.