Maintenance Manager

Job Description:
**_ Maintenance Manager_**

**_ Amica Lions Gate - West Vancouver_**

**_ Salary negotiable based on years of experience_**

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. Offering Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, we combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities to deliver a personalized senior living experience.

At Amica, we are driven by the desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. Joining Amica means you’ll experience a strong sense of belonging, purpose, possibility, and growth.

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 maintenance within the facility to ensure that residents’ needs are met, and the building quality, cleanliness and safety are upheld. This position supervises all Maintenance Department team members.

In accordance with applicable codes and regulations, the Maintenance Manager performs general routine maintenance, minor repairs and servicing operations. The Maintenance Manager is on-call 24/7 for emergency purposes (or must assign a designate in advance).

**What will you be doing?**
- Establishes, maintains, manages and evaluates the development, delivery and performance of the maintenance programs ensuring that applicable legislative guidelines, codes and expectations are followed by ensuring familiarity with community fire safety and emergency response plans and associated procedures
- Performing a variety of routine maintenance, servicing and repairing operations to maintain facility, equipment furnishings, fixtures and grounds in proper condition
- Carrying out preventative maintenance programs as outlined in the annual work plan (in the TELS CMMS system)
- Performing mechanical maintenance of equipment and repairs to plumbing and electrical systems such as, repairing electrical switches, replacing tap washers, replacing belts, lubricating motors and hinges
- Following approval of General Manager, referring problems requiring specialized work, such as electrical or plumbing to outside contractors and monitors work performed
- Providing general assistance to contractors as required
- Responding to all work orders (in the TELS CMMS system) promptly
- Adhering to corporate policies and procedures related to maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Liaising with outside service contractors and inspectors to ensure equipment and environment conform to applicable codes and regulations
- Manages Maintenance Department team members to ensure proper condition of the facility is maintained
- Fosters and maintains a strong relationship with residents by actively interacting with residents, families and guests in a professional, courteous manner; ensuring a hands-on approach by meeting with residents to assess/discuss maintenance and/or housekeeping issues; and being available and flexible to resident and family needs, as required
- Cooperates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving and storing supplies and moving furniture and equipment. Works in conjunction with sales team for complete suite readiness for all move in residents
- Adheres to established policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control
- Maintains required records, reports, statistics, etc. as outlined in the annual work plan (in the TELS CMMS system), and in accordance with corporate policies, procedures and legislative requirements
- Maintains a well-groomed appearance and hygiene, and a clean presentable uniform in compliance with the corporate uniform policy
- Keeps the General Manager fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action, which may be taken
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position
- Ensures that the work environment is safe and healthy. Ensures that own work and the work of all staff is carried out in accordance with applicable environmental, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures and all other legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the work
- Performs other related duties consistent with the duties outlined above as assigned

**What you will bring**
- Three (3) years experience in a building operations or maintenance environment, preferably in a senior living facility
- Previous experience on a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee an asset
- Previous experience wi