Maintenance Manager

DescriptionCogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence. We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team todayAre you ready to roll up your sleeves and jump in with both feet? Is facilities management and building services your passion? Does motivating a team and delivering superior customer service excite you?As our next Maintenance Manager you are a maintenance professional ready to engage in hands-on tasks when needed. As a working manager, you will guide the environmental services team in providing essential housekeeping and maintenance support for the residents of our retirement community. Utilizing your technical expertise, you will take a proactive approach to ongoing maintenance, reliability, and optimization of equipment performance.You will work closely with the Executive Director and residence leadership team to ensure maximum resident satisfaction while fostering a positive living experience for our residents. You will implement practices in line with environmental sustainability with the goal of creating a responsible and eco-conscious residence. In addition, you will ensure that the physical condition of the building is maintained in a condition that reflects the overall brand while ensuring the safety of residents, employees and guests. Your goal is to exceed our resident’s expectations and help them discover a “More Living” experience.ResponsibilitiesGuide the environmental services team in providing essential housekeeping and maintenance support for residents.Proactively maintain, ensure reliability, and optimize equipment performance.Collaborate with the Executive Director and residence leadership to maximize resident satisfaction and foster a positive living experience.Implement practices that support environmental sustainability.Maintain the physical condition of the building to reflect the brand and ensure safety of residents, employees and guests.Contribute to delivering a superior resident experience and a “More Living” experience.Perks and BenefitsCompetitive Compensation Package with eligibility to a department manager bonus plan and potential merit increases.Comprehensive Onboarding and Training: four-week onboarding program.Coaching and Mentoring from Regional and National teams.Dedicated Support from administrative and operational teams.Extensive Benefits Plan: medical coverage, health benefits, EAP, and RRSP matching.Manulife Vitality Program for health and wellness rewards.Employee Perks Program through Perkopolis.Generous Time Off: starting with three weeks of vacation per year plus sick and personal days.Rewards and Recognition through service awards and celebration stations.Career Growth Opportunities with potential to move into regional or national roles.Your Experience and SkillsA minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental services and/or maintenance, preferably in seniors living.Experience managing and leading a team; unionized environment considered an asset.Knowledge of building systems including basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and emergency systems.Knowledge and experience in housekeeping, laundry and maintenance preferred.Knowledge of PPE use and IPAC protocols.Must have or be enrolled in a certified facility management professional technical program or have a trades license.JHSC certification or willingness to obtain; working at heights training certification or willingness to obtain.Strong computer skills.Must provide a current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.Don’t Meet Every Requirement?If you’re excited about working with us but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive and to providing accommodation for candidates upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr