Maintenance Manager - Cartier House

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid vacation

On-call time for emergencies

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc. in Coquitlam, BC is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the site’s facilities, safety, and capital projects.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee preventative maintenance, coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and quality programs.

This role offers a strong leadership opportunity, competitive wages, and a path to contribute to the comfort and safety of residents in a supportive, growth‑oriented team.

Qualifications

• Several years of related maintenance experience.
• Facility-management experience is preferred.
• Journeyperson certificate is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s preventative maintenance program.
• Plan and complete building, equipment, and grounds maintenance.
• Prioritize repairs, major projects, and routine work.
• Coordinate qualified contractors when required.
• Manage budgets for repairs, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Maintain documentation for inspections and audits.
• Coordinate fire drills and provide fire-safety education.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Preventative maintenance

Building systems

Contractor coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Journeyperson certificate

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Build Your Career in Beautiful Coquitlam, BC

Wage: $58,240.00 to $72,800 annually, based on a 40-hour work week.

Paid Vacation: 5 weeks of paid vacation

Lieu Time: for emergency on-call support as needed

Are you an experienced maintenance professional who takes pride in creating safe, reliable, and welcoming environments? Park Place Seniors Living is seeking a hands‑on and dependable Maintenance Manager to join our team in Coquitlam, British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills in a role where your work directly supports the comfort, safety, and quality of life of seniors.

Why Join Park Place?

• Competitive wages
• A meaningful leadership role in a resident-focused environment
• A varied position combining team leadership, preventative maintenance, repairs, contractor coordination, budgeting, and safety

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the building, physical plant, grounds, and equipment remain safe, functional, and well maintained. You will lead preventative maintenance activities, prioritize repairs and projects, oversee maintenance employees and contractors, manage maintenance and capital budgets, and support fire safety, workplace safety, infection prevention, risk management, and quality improvement programs.

As a member of the site leadership team, you will also contribute to operational, staffing, budget, and policy decisions while helping foster a strong culture of safety and respect.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and maintain the site’s preventative maintenance program
• Plan and completed building, equipment, and grounds maintenance
• Prioritize emergency repairs, major projects, routine work, and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose and complete repairs when appropriate and coordinate qualified contractors when required
• Obtain quotations and oversee contractors to ensure work meets specifications
• Manage budgets for facility repairs, maintenance, and capital projects
• Prepare capital budget submissions for facility improvements and renovations
• Maintain accurate documentation to support inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate fire drills and provide fire-safety education to employees
• Inspect rooms and address maintenance or safety concerns before resident move-ins
• Participate in occupational health and safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Respond to emergency building and maintenance issues
• Treat residents with dignity, care, and respect in every interaction

What You Bring

• Several years of recent, related maintenance experience
• Previous facility-management experience is preferred
• Journeyperson certificate in an appropriate building-maintenance trade is an asset
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical, structural, and roofing systems
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and health and safety requirements
• Experience coordinating contractors
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Effective computer skills
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment safely
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to pass a vulnerable sector criminal background check

Make a Meaningful Move

This is more than a building‑maintenance position. It is an opportunity to lead a vital service, support a dedicated team, and create a safe and comfortable home for seniors.

Bring your skills to Coquitlam and build a rewarding career with Park Place Seniors Living.

Park Place Seniors Living is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.