Area Maintenance Manager - Parkside Student Residence

American Campus Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in providing housing solutions is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager. This role involves supervising maintenance staff, ensuring facilities meet high standards, and overseeing all maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in student housing maintenance, knowledge of trades, and strong management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in student housing maintenance supervision/management.
• Knowledge of turnaround procedures.
• Hands-on experience in trades.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff.
• Implement maintenance programs for safety and profitability.
• Assist in purchasing and vendor qualification.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance Management

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Job description

Area Maintenance Manager - CampusOne Toronto | Parkside

Department: Property Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Parkside Student Residence - Toronto, ON

Reporting To: Director of Property Management

Description

We are seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to work independently, performing administrative and managerial work that involves coordinating and supervising maintenance staff and outside vendors in maintaining and repairing CCC buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. The role includes supervising, coordinating, and controlling all costs of maintenance and repair operations to ensure high-quality service, maximize profitability, and uphold safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff
• Ensure maintenance of facilities and grounds aligns with CCC and property objectives
• Assist in developing, implementing, and supervising inspection programs for all public areas and resident apartments
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs for all building equipment and resident apartments, including staff training
• Review and implement monthly property facility plan reports with maintenance team
• Maintain Facilities Intranet site folders, files, and data
• Implement standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance, key control, loss prevention, work orders, and safety systems
• Identify and recommend capital improvement opportunities
• Assist with capital improvement projects
• Participate in monthly facilities conference calls
• Support annual turnover planning and execution at properties
• Assist in purchasing, product specifications, and vendor qualification
• Ensure proper staffing and setup for the maintenance department
• Support staff training and warranty issues
• Participate in staff recruitment, training, and performance monitoring
• Travel as needed to support property operations

Canadian Campus Communities Culture Commitments

• Promote a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality
• Encourage community pride through participation in cleanliness and maintenance
• Represent Canadian Campus in all interactions
• Note: Activities may be recorded for quality and training purposes, in accordance with company policy

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience in student housing maintenance supervision/management
• Knowledge of student housing turnover procedures
• Hands-on experience in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, maintaining confidentiality