Maintenance Manager, Regular Part-Time, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Type: Part-time permanent (Approx 21-24 hrs per week)

Location: Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, Stratford

Schedule: Weekdays, with flexibility for evening/weekend emergent response.

Closing date: This position will remain posted until filled.

The maintenance manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring all aspects of the maintenance operations at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth (RHSP). This includes general maintenance, and scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs, to maintain equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and the surrounding grounds. The position plays an integral part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, volunteers, and staff, while maintaining a warm and welcoming hospice home.

Position Overview:
The Maintenance Manager has attributes of honesty, integrity, compassion, trustworthiness, and is passionate about maintaining a home like environment for all those who come to RHSP. They possess maintenance knowledge and show flexibility to seek out and work with vendors as appropriate. Critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills, accompanied with excellent ethical standards are essential.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate all maintenance work to properly maintain RHSP
• Planning, procurement, coordination and monitoring of all service contractors, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Identify & resolve maintenance issues
• Liaison with IT contractors as needed
• Schedule, coordinate and ensure organizational adherence with all legislated inspections and standards following best practices
• Joint Health & Safety committee member, taking a lead with applicable training, compliance, fire safety, standards, policy, meetings, and inspections
• Maintain record keeping of all assets and maintenance work
• Develop critical paths, timelines and oversee projects related to building maintenance, ensuring projects and operations fall within capital/operational budgets
• Flexibility to respond to emergent maintenance needs after hours or on weekends

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent (required); post-secondary education in building maintenance, or a related field (preferred)
• Trade certifications (e.g., electrician, plumber, HVAC technician) considered an asset
• Working knowledge of relevant provincial health & safety regulations
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certification
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police check (or willingness to get)
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Demonstrate empathy, and a commitment to person-centred and family-centered care

Experience:
• 3-5 yrs experience in building maintenance or facilities management or related role/experience
• Experience communicating with & coordinating contractors/vendors
• Experience in healthcare or hospice environment an asset
• Proven ability to manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs

Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in the hospice setting
• Potential interactions with hospice visitors and residents and emotional situations
• Requires driving license and reliable vehicle, some driving may be required
• Flexibility to respond to emergent maintenance needs after hours or on weekends
• Requires a commitment to safety, comfort and dignity for residents, families, visitors, volunteers, and staff

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and skills to humanresources@rotaryhospice.ca

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please request this at the time of application.