Maintenance Manager

We are currently seeking a passionate, innovative, hands-on Maintenance Manager/Environmental Services Coordinator at Bayview Senior Community, our new senior living Long Term Care community in White Rock, BC. This role is a great opportunity for a dependable, self-motivated maintenance or building operator with a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience looking to develop his/her own team in a brand new building.

KEY DUTIES

• Minor repairs, including minor dry wall work and painting to resident suites and common areas, conducting monthly fire drills, and overseeing any service contracts
• Availability to work days and weekends is also required
• The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of all maintenance-related issues, including plumbing systems, electrical systems, carpentry, mechanical systems, HVAC, sprinkler systems, and generators
• The incumbent must have a clear understanding of local fire code and other regulatory requirements and will be working within a pre-determined budget
• The ideal candidate possesses effective communication skills and is a co-operative team player
• Experience in a long term care /retirement residence or a seniors’ apartment building is an asset
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including occasional weekend and holiday coverage are required

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Three (3) years experience in a building operations or maintenance environment
• Two (2) years organizational management and leadership experience

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, HVAC and electrical systems, plumbing and carpentry
• Leadership best practices and principles
• Legislative regulations and policies related to building operations
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to supervise staff, organize and schedule work functions and motivate a team
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and drawings related to equipment and systems
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Ability to prepare and administer departmental budgets
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to treat residents with respect, dignity and care
• Ability to resolve contentious or sensitive issues or situations
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic building systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required

Personal Suitability:

• Demonstrates a strong desire to serve and care for seniors
• Open, friendly and responsive
• Able to apply tact, discretion and sound judgement
• Trustworthy, hands-on leader
• Shows initiative and commitment to excellence
• Resident-centered

Desirable Qualifications:

• Building Environmental Systems (BES) diploma from a recognized college preferred
• BOMA certification desirable
• Willing to obtain F Class Driver’s License

 

 

If our values resonate with you, and you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.