Lead Maintenance Supervisor - Residential Properties

Greystar; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Disability & Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Toronto to oversee and perform technical work ensuring our community meets safety and quality standards. You’ll lead a maintenance team, manage make-ready processes, and uphold high cleanliness and safety criteria across buildings and grounds.

The role requires 3+ years in residential maintenance, strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and compliance with Ontario codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification or technical training considered an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in a residential building maintenance or facilities operations role.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the real estate industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and work hands-on alongside a maintenance team.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general construction, with a background in construction, HVAC, and plumbing highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Fire Code, Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to create and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.
• Knowledge of current market trends and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists and completes work orders from resident requests and routine upkeep by diagnosing defects and repairing per policies and codes.
• Oversees and completes the make-ready process to prepare vacant units for leasing and move-ins.
• Sets standards for cleanliness and appearance of grounds, buildings, and common areas to reflect Greystar quality.
• Periodically inspects work by staff to assess policy effectiveness and implement corrective actions.
• Inspects work by contractors to verify quality, materials, and service scope.
• Maintains inventory of spare parts and orders supplies to stay within budget.
• Completes monthly preventative maintenance procedures per policy manual.
• Supports cost-control by fixing rather than replacing parts when feasible.
• Keeps safety meetings, SDSs up to date and adheres to OHSA/CCOHS laws.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Communication

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge (Ontario)

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification asset

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Toronto to oversee and perform technical work ensuring our community meets safety and quality standards. You’ll lead a maintenance team, manage make-ready processes, and uphold high cleanliness and safety criteria across buildings and grounds.

The role requires 3+ years in residential maintenance, strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and compliance with Ontario codes.