Facility Maintenance Manager

About Da-Lee Group

Da-Lee Group is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed business leading in environmental services, industrial cleaning, and dust control solutions across Ontario and the USA. Da-Lee is positioned for aggressive growth and transformation—expanding operations, integrating acquired entities, and building a scalable business infrastructure.

Operating in a project-based, field-driven environment, Da-Lee combines service excellence and integrity with environmental responsibility to support municipal, commercial, and industrial clients across the province. The company's dynamic team is committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction and exceeding all industry standards.

Position Overview

The Facility Maintenance Manager (Corporate) plays a key leadership role in ensuring the performance, safety, and reliability of the company's facilities and critical infrastructure across all locations. Reporting to the VP, Operations, this role is responsible for overseeing capital projects, mechanical servicing, and maintenance planning to support operational efficiency and long-term asset integrity.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced maintenance or facilities professional seeking to lead infrastructure initiatives at a corporate level, with oversight of multiple facilities and a direct impact on company-wide operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Maintenance & Repairs: Oversee mechanical maintenance and repair at all company-owned facilities and major infrastructure (e.g., tank farms, piping, plumbing, pumps) in accordance with established maintenance schedules.
• Inspections: Perform regular inspections of building infrastructure and mechanical equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
• Equipment Installation & Modification: Install, relocate, or modify equipment and systems within company facilities as required.
• Blueprints & Technical Documents: Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals to support maintenance and project work.
• Facility Upgrades & Fabrication: Design and fabricate infrastructure upgrades, retrofits, and construction tasks—including welding and light mechanical work.
• Project Management: Plan, budget, and manage work performed by contractors and external vendors, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, doors, motors, compressors, conveyors, and other facility-related equipment.
• Travel Requirements: Meet seasonal travel requirements to various internal and external facilities across Canada and the U.S.
• Product Offloading Oversight: Attend, oversee, and assist with the offloading of various products at company terminals including barge offloading at marine terminals, and railcar/truck loading/unloading at transloading facilities.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required to support facility operations and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

Education / Knowledge / Experience

• Certified Millwright (Red Seal Preferred) or equivalent mechanical trade certification
• At least five (5) years of previous experience in facilities management, operations management, and hands-on experience in:
  o Shop and yard maintenance
  o Process piping
  o Supervising staff or trades
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Health and Safety Due Diligence
• Valid Class G Ontario Driver's License (AZ/DZ preferred)
  

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, and written)
• Basic computer literacy, including:
  o Email (Outlook)
  o Microsoft Office programs
  o Internet navigation
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
• Supervisory and leadership capabilities
  

Personal Attributes

• Methodical and process/system oriented
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Mechanically inclined
• Team player and able to work independently (self-starter)

Environment / Working Conditions

Health and Safety Considerations/ Unusual Working Conditions

• Use of applicable personal protective equipment (PPE), as required
• Working at heights, climbing, and using ladders
• Exposure to inclement weather (heat, cold, precipitation)
• Regular exposure to noisy environments
• Exposure to shop hazards including:
• o Waste oil, solvents
  o UV rays from welding
  o Flash burn risk
• Slip, trip, and fall hazards
  

Work Environment

• Work may take place anywhere maintenance is required, including:
  o Indoor mechanical areas, shops, and yards
  o Outdoor environments, depending on the nature and location of tasks and the
  season
• Standard work week: Monday to Friday, on a shift between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with occasional variation
• Overtime and weekend hours may be required during peak season (April to October)
• Exposure to dirty, noisy, and outdoor environments including marine docks

Physical Demands

• Driving and operating company vehicles
• Operating manual and power tools
• Standing, walking, reaching, crawling as a part of daily tasks
• Periodic heavy lifting (up to 150 lbs)
• Some sitting and keyboard use for communication and reporting

Why Join Da-Lee?

• Be part of a supportive, growing team with strong mentorship
• Learn through hands-on experience with real career progression opportunities
• Contribute to a company that values process, accountability, and growth
• Gain visibility into operations while working in a structured, growth-minded environment