Maintenance Manager

Options Community Services; Surrey; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Options Community Services is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead upkeep at Ted Kuhn Towers and related housing sites in Surrey. You will oversee preventive and emergency maintenance, manage a Mobile Maintenance Team, and coordinate inspections and vendor contracts.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in maintenance or facilities, 2+ years of supervising staff or contractors, and certified in First Aid and WHMIS. A valid BC driver’s license is required and a Police Information Check will be needed.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in maintenance or facilities management, ideally in social housing.
• Two+ years supervising staff or contractors.
• Valid BC driver’s license with reliable vehicle.
• First Aid and WHMIS certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance at Ted Kuhn Towers and other sites.
• Lead Mobile Maintenance Team; manage work orders and inspections.
• Coordinate vendor contracts and ensure regulatory compliance; participate in safety committees.
• Oversee inventory control and contribute to budget planning; mentor maintenance staff.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

HVAC Systems

Safety Compliance

Vendor Management

Education

Building maintenance training

Tools

Maintenance software

MS Office

Job description

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Position Overview

Bring your leadership and hands-on expertise to a role that keeps our communities safe, functional, and thriving. We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep of Ted Kuhn Towers and other supported housing sites. If you’re passionate about building operations, team leadership, and making a tangible difference every day, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Senior Property Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective operation, safety, and maintenance of all assigned housing sites by overseeing preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance activities. This includes leading the Mobile Maintenance Team, managing work orders, coordinating inspections, and maintaining building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety. The role also involves close collaboration with property and program managers, managing vendor contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, participating in safety committees, and responding to urgent maintenance issues. Additionally, the Maintenance Manager will oversee inventory control, contribute to budget planning, and supervise and support the development of maintenance staff.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in maintenance or facilities management—preferably within social or supportive housing and a minimum of two years of experience supervising staff or contractors. Formal training or certification in building maintenance is considered an asset. A valid BC driver’s license with access to a reliable, insured vehicle is required, along with current First Aid and WHMIS certifications.

This individual brings strong knowledge of building systems and hands-on maintenance skills, including the ability to perform and oversee minor repairs. Highly organized and solutions-focused, they can manage competing priorities in fast-paced or high-pressure situations. Proficient in using maintenance software and common office applications, they also demonstrate proven leadership and team management capabilities.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.