Maintenance Manager

Sienna Senior Living; Canada; On-site; CAD 49,117 - 61,397; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Director of Environmental Services at Granite Ridge Care Community in Stittsville, ON. This permanent full‑time role leads the maintenance team to ensure safe, clean, well‑maintained facilities for residents.

You will plan, coordinate and supervise general maintenance, fire safety, and scheduled servicing, manage expenditures and variances, recruit and develop staff, and liaise with outside contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Building Systems.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Health and Safety Certification (Level 1 and 2).
• Knowledge of HVAC, building management systems, electrical, fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, direct, and monitor maintenance department activities.
• Supervise department team members for general maintenance, fire safety, and scheduled servicing.
• Determine work scope, obtain cost estimates, and coordinate with outside contractors for specialized work.
• Lead recruitment, orientation, and performance management per organization standards.
• Monitor expenditures and explain variances to the Executive Director/General Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Risk & safety management

Reading blueprints

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Building Systems

Health & Safety Certification (level 1 & 2)

Tools

Building Management Systems

HVAC knowledge

Fire alarm & sprinkler systems

Job description

Director of Environmental Services / Permanent Full-Time

Granite Ridge Care Community - Stittsville, ON

Salary: $49,117 - $61,397

This position is for an existing vacancy.

If you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Maintenance Manager is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As a Maintenance Manager your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Planning, co‑ordinating, directing and monitoring the effectiveness of all operational activities within the maintenance department.
• Planning, organising, directing and supervising department team members to perform proper general, routine maintenance, minor repairs, fire safety, and scheduled servicing operations to maintain the Long Term Care Community/Retirement Residence in a safe manner.
• Determining scope of work, receiving cost estimates and referring problems requiring specialized work such as electrical or plumbing to outside contractors and monitors work performed.
• Leading an effective recruitment, orientation, and performance management process in accordance with the organization standards for all team members within the department.
• Managing and monitoring all expenditures, explains monthly variances and works with the Executive Director/General Manager to identify corrective action.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Relevant post‑secondary diploma from a community college such as Building Systems.
• A minimum of 3 years’ management experience.
• Health and Safety Certification (level 1 and 2).
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment, computerized building management systems, electrical systems distribution, fire alarm and sprinkler systems including operation of and testing requirements, emergency diesel generator operations, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret building prints and drawings.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus points for having:

• WHMIS training considered an asset.
• Experience in a Care Community and/or Retirement Residence preferred.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.