MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain all aspects of hiring and performance management of departmental staff; scheduling, staff development, including identification and delivery of department-specific orientation and training.
• Supervision of contractors’ work to ensure fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• Preparation and management of departmental budgets; inventory management and control, including purchase of departmental supplies, equipment, repairs and capital purchases.
• Maintenance of departmental policy and procedure manuals; full participation in leadership team activities and responsibilities, including participation on teams and committees, and reporting.
• Contract tendering in consultation with ECI consultants, and with approval of Regional Manager of Support Services.
• All aspects of management of quality and quantity of services and products provided/ produced by departmental staff.
• All aspects of departmental safety program management, including preventative maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Maintenance of records, statistics, and reports in accordance with ECI and home policies, and all applicable legislation and standards.
• Accounts Payable & Accounts receivables processing and collection
• Complete Payroll duties for Maintenance departments
• Adheres to established policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, occupational health and safety, environment, and infection control.
• Maintains internal records and prepares internal reports for the Regional Manager of Support Services as required; maintains confidentiality of all financial, personnel and resident data; maintains accounting records
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years relevant experience and/or knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation systems. Technical training in building maintenance is preferred.
• Previous Management and Supervisory experience preferred in a unionized environment
• Ability to:
  • perform general maintenance tasks i.e. electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting
  • read and interpret manuals, blueprints related to equipment and systems
  • use a variety of tools
  • read, write and communicate effectively in English
  • problem solve and use project management principles
  • work safely, following established safety practices and procedures
  • Has a solid understanding of the Health and Safety Act
  • Work with various computer systems including excel, word, outlook, teams and other programs

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.