Maintenance Aide

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

MAINTENANCE AIDE

Location:
Uxbridge, ON

Hourly wage: starting at $26.88

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reporting to the Environmental Service Manager the Maintenance Aide plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by supporting the upkeep of our long-term care facility. In this role, you will assist with general maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning, and ensuring all equipment and spaces are safe and functional for residents and staff.

This part-time role requires working three days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a rotational weekend schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required. The position is fast-paced and deadline-driven, demanding strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and proficiency with computer systems. The role also involves regular collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Follow the home’s Preventive Maintenance Program as well as the Demand Maintenance Program
• Regularly perform the various tasks described in the programs
• Regularly checking completed maintenance logs in each department/home area of the home
• Complete repairs as necessary including not limited to:
  Painting, wall repair, small leak, install (toilet, sink, tiling, doors, replace light fixtures, install blinds)
• Check the operation of the mechanical equipment
• Inspect Life Safety equipment and systems
• Ensure safe storage of maintenance equipment
• Complete regular maintenance reports
  
  Complete pre-start up assessments on new equipment as applicable
• Coordinate annual preventive maintenance checks by contractors; and
• Perform other duties as required
• Must be available for call ins on short notice
• Perform everything pertaining to maintenance including heavy duty related work

• Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to read and write the English language.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, patchwork, painting preferred
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable about WHMIS, OH & S
• High School Diploma
• College level trade certificate is an asset

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months

Interested applicants should apply directly through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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