Building Maintenance

Sustaining The Berkeley properties at the highest level of quality maintenance, cleanliness, and regulatory safety standards; providing professional, efficient, and cost-effective services is a critical role at The Berkeley. This position will have a regularly scheduled week, understanding that there is an on-call rotation for after hours.

Maintenance employees are team players, with a passion for providing exceptional service and support, have an empathetic and respectful approach and a continuous improvement mindset. They take pride in the condition of our Residents' home, and pay great attention to detail, paying attention to the 'little things'.

Objective:

Leads the provision of high-quality standards as they relate to the maintenance requirement at The Berkeley.

Maintenance:

• Respond to all maintenance requests in a courteous and timely manner, ensuring all work is performed to the highest standard.
• Monitor, maintain, inspect, and repair (if possible) mechanical and structural equipment and systems.
• Manage and update preventative maintenance, safety, security, and emergency procedures (ie: Fire drills) and ensure adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Preventative maintenance to include routine inspections and service.
• Conduct regular inspections of properties to identify maintenance needs and potential problems.
• Identify areas of opportunity for repair and maintenance that may be out of scope of general duties and may require third party intervention.
• Suite turnover, including painting, cleaning, and repairs.
• Maintain the work order database, ensuring that all jobs are documented from inception to completion.
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inventory, and expenses.
• Supervise third-party contractors and service providers, being the main point of contact and reviewing contractor work for quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate with General Manager to ensure accurate billing for billable jobs.
• Perform general aesthetic upkeep of the building, grounds, and parking areas.
• Grounds upkeep to include snow removal, salting; done between contract snow removal, including emergency exits.
• Ensure all required certifications/ licenses are up to date.
• Organize and manage maintenance of The Berkeley Van.
• Provide shuttle service to residents, as required.
• Support all departments as required (ie: garbage removal, furniture moving)
• Provide proactive education to minimize similar issues and repairs.

Health, Wellness, Safety:

• Maintain the safety and quality standards of the company and those set by applicable legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Ensure all electrical, mechanical, and security systems of the building are maintained and in good repair.
• Ensure all standards of sanitation are adhered to.
• Responsible to ensure adherence to all fire procedures in fire safety drills, and that tests, checks, and inspections are completed as required.
• Participate in resident and employee programs, ie: the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Fire Safety, WHMIS.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in building maintenance, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, painting, repairs.
• HVAC/R System experience.
• Certification or training in mechanical, electrical, or building systems is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of OHS, Fire Safety legislation, WHMIS, and maintenance best practices.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with a customer-focused attitude.
• Valid NS Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Experience in a seniors' living or retirement residence setting is an asset.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.