The Pines Long Term Care Home is currently recruiting for a

Maintenance Worker

Posting Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $26.23 hourly

Salary Range: $26.23 - $27.59 hourly

Status: Permanent full-time

Hours of Work: 75 hours (10 shifts) in a two-week period, including every other weekend. Opportunity to pick-up additional shifts. On-call duties as required.

The Pines

The Pines is located in Bracebridge, Ontario and is owned and operated by the District Municipality of Muskoka. Being an employee of the District is an opportunity to work with ambitious teams where you can learn, grow, and contribute while building a rewarding career. We have a strong focus on health & wellness, and we are committed to creating and promoting respect, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

The Pines has been serving seniors with care and dignity in our community since 1961. Our cozy and comfortable home encompasses five resident home areas (one secure) and has four wonderful courtyards with plenty of outdoor spaces to roam about.

The Opportunity

Reporting the Manager, Environmental Services, this job performs minor general repairs and ensures the safety of residents and staff by checking, testing and reporting on conditions of a variety of equipment found within the facility in accordance with the standards established through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) and the policies and procedures of the home.

What you will do

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs as required including plumbing, minor electrical, drywall repair and painting

• Maintain the mechanical room, maintenance shop, and other maintenance areas in a clean, organized & safe manner

• Monitor and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of the building heating, ventilations and air conditioning systems

• Monitor and maintain building security systems, indoor and outdoor lighting

• Outdoor work as needed i.e. snow removal, gardening, and sweeping

What you will need

• Secondary school diploma plus completion of an additional vocational program of up to one year, preferably in general building maintenance or equivalent

• Minimum 1-year previous experience including a working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, or general repair working an industrial / residential environment

• Knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code would be considered an asset

What we are offering

The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health benefits

• Paid vacation

• Paid leaves

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please submit your application!

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?

If you are excited about this role but you don’t meet all the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway! You might be the right candidate for this role or another one.

The District Municipality of Muskoka is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.