Building/maintenance/facility Manager

**Position**: Building/Maintenance/Facility Manager
**Location**: Toronto, ON

**Overview**: We are seeking a Building/Maintenance/Facility Manager to work onsite in York Region, ON. This role provides essential leadership in a retirement residence, including expense control, building maintenance, and resource management. The position requires on-call availability during evenings and weekends.

**What We Offer to Employees**:

- Competitive salary paid bi-weekly
- Employer-paid benefits
- Opportunity for career development
- Annual holiday parties & summer BBQs
- Ongoing training programs

**Responsibilities**: _Building and Facility Management:_
- Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity, etc.) and refurbishments.
- Inspect building structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
- Maintain the building and grounds of the retirement residence.
- Perform exterior and interior cleaning duties as needed, including snow and ice removal, garbage handling, and maintenance of common and amenity areas.
- Manage turnover and cleaning of vacant suites, including minor repairs as needed.
- Perform repairs, renovations and preventative maintenance as needed.
- Manage the budget for facility maintenance and operations, including forecasting expenses, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Establish and maintain effective processes for safety, security, and sustainability, including regular inspections, maintenance protocols, and emergency response plans.
- Develop and implement efficient processes to optimize facility operations, including preventive maintenance schedules, emergency response plans, and vendor management protocols.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all facility-related inquiries, issues, and emergencies, ensuring timely and effective resolution while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure site management and operations practices follow standards (e.g., building code, fire code, public health requirements).
- Maintenance Responsibilities:_
- Thorough knowledge of all maintenance systems (pumps, emergency generators, HVAC, boilers, chillers, sprinklers, etc.).
- Coordinate month-end duties, including pre-inspection, fire safety, emergency codes, and fire drills.
- Oversee fire and life safety systems maintenance.
- Plan emergency plans and procedures and train staff on same.
- Assist the Executive Director with managing the annual capital plan and identifying repair needs.
- Supervise service providers, and contractors, and review and approve invoices for payment.
- Customer Service Responsibilities:_
- Address resident issues and service requests promptly.
- Promote a neighborly and community atmosphere, interacting with residents professionally.
- Seek ways to exceed resident service expectations.
- Management & Training Responsibilities:_
- Assist orientation and training of new and existing staff.
- Foster continuous staff development and customer service attitudes.
- Understand and manage annual budgets and operating/capital plans.
- Participate in Health & Safety committees.
- Fire Safety-Life Safety-Emergency Situation Responsibilities:_
- Comply with fire safety and life safety standards, including maintaining logs and completing fire drills.
- Plan emergency procedures, including fire, flood, loss of power, evacuations and ensure staff has a thorough understanding of same.
- Skills and Experience Required:_
- Background in residential retirement residence or property management, or related experience (office administration, skilled trade, handyperson).
- Strong customer service and selling skills.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with residents, families, prospects, colleagues, and trades.
- Proven management skills to coach, train, and motivate staff.
- Professional appearance and basic computer skills.
- Ability to perform minor repairs and aptitude for mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated cleaning skills and ability to lift heavy objects and perform extended snow removal duties.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-12-16