Ironwood Place, a fifty-four unit seniors assisted living community, is looking for a casual Building Maintenance Worker to join the team. The role performs maintenance and repairs related to buildings, grounds and equipment at Ironwood Place. The ideal candidate has experience in preparing residential units for turnover within tight timelines. Responsibilities Performs carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical and plumbing maintenance, and repairs such as repairing furniture, construction shelves, installing switches, replacing plugs and other basic appliance repairs, applying paint and other finishes, repairing drywall, disassembling, and reassembling equipment, replacing sinks, toilets and applying finishing materials Operates carpet cleaning machine to perform spot carpet cleaning in resident units or in common areas Supports suite inspections and completes all maintenance repairs Monitors work performed by contractors, prepares estimates of labour and material costs, contacts external contractors and trades people to obtain quotes and arranges for major repairs and maintenance work Maintains maintenance supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level Collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste Cleans external areas such as entranceways, sidewalks and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse Performs minor gardening and lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and watering