Maintenance Manager

Sienna Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Maintenance Manager, where you will lead a team dedicated to the well-being and safety of residents. This critical role involves overseeing maintenance operations, managing a skilled team, and ensuring that the residence meets all safety and regulatory requirements. Your leadership will directly impact the quality of life for our residents.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience required.
• Health and Safety Certification (level 1 and 2) mandatory.
• Experience in Care Community/Retirement Residence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor maintenance department operations.
• Lead recruitment, orientation, and performance management.
• Manage expenditures and report variances.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety knowledge

HVAC systems knowledge

Building systems knowledge

Team management

Education

Relevant post-secondary diploma in Building Systems

Job description

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, organizing, 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 identity 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.