Maintenance Manager

Amica Senior Lifestyles; Sidney; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living company is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee building maintenance and safety systems. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in budget planning. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in maintenance management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of building systems. Join a dedicated team making a real impact in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in building/maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, electrical systems, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day building maintenance and life safety systems.
• Participate in budget preparation and control for the Maintenance Department.
• Ensure compliance with legislative guidelines and corporate policies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Building Environmental Systems diploma

BOMI certificates

Class 4 Power Engineer

Red Seal Trade Qualification

Pool Operator Certification

Tools

CMMS

Yardi

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Amica Beechwood Village

Full-Time

Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles owns and operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience.

At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities.

Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day.

A Day in the life of a Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager manages all aspects of the day-to-day building maintenance, life safety systems, regulatory requirements and overall preservation and upkeep of assets within the Amica Residence.

What will you be doing?

• Establish, maintain, and evaluate the delivery and performance of the maintenance programs ensuring that applicable legislative guidelines, codes, and corporate policies are adhered to.
• Provides full scope of people leadership to ensure the residence is maintained by recruiting, training, developing, coaching, retaining team member(s), Investigating complaints and responsible for the full scope of performance management of Maintenance Assistant(s)/Coordinator(s).
• Participate in budget preparation (capital and operating) and control as it pertains to the Maintenance Department.
• Driving fire and other safety drills process/programs including flood planning, and ongoing staff training
• Maintain required records, reports, statistics, as outlines in the annual work plan in the CMMS system, and in accordance with corporate policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Carry out daily administrative duties within CMMS, Email, Contractor Coordination, Yardi systems (Invoicing, Purchase Order creation and approvals), and departmental budget tracking.
• Oversight of Residence Operations and Capital Projects by liaising with and coordinating quotes, work schedules and PO approval with contractors and PM of Facilities
• Must be self directed and able to prioritize and respond to work orders accordingly in a prompt manner
• Works in conjunction with sales team for complete suite turn/repairs by due date and utilize standardizes check lists to ensure readiness for all move ins
• Manages Maintenance Department Coordinator(s) to ensure assigned daily activities are completed to meet department needs/standards

What you will bring

• Six (6) years of experience in a building/maintenance management role in either hospitality, senior living environment, or in commercial/residential real estate
• Leadership best practices and principles
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Knowledge, Competencies & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry and building codes
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer literate and familiar with Outlook, Word, Excel, previous experience with budget planning/tracking and PO systems
• Ability to provide training to key personnel on fire and flood emergency response procedures and critical building systems
• Ability to read and interpret Operating & Maintenance Manuals and As Built Drawings related to equipment and systems
• Understanding of building automation systems, features and functions
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (must be able to lift to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people

Desirable Qualifications:

• Building Environmental Systems (BES) diploma from a recognized college
• Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) certificates or designations
• Class 4 Power Engineer
• Red Seal Trade Qualification
• Pool Operator Certification
• Understanding of Legislative regulations and policies related to senior living building operations