At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance efforts to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for seniors.
- Company: Join Park Place Seniors Living, a caring community in beautiful Coquitlam, BC.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, 5 weeks of paid vacation, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in seniors' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance and facility management; journeyperson certificate is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 72800 $ per year.
Build Your Career in Beautiful Coquitlam, BC
Wage: $58,240.00 to $72,800 annually, based on a 40-hour work week.
Paid Vacation: 5 weeks of paid vacation
Lieu Time: for emergency on-call support as needed
Are you an experienced maintenance professional who takes pride in creating safe, reliable, and welcoming environments? Park Place Seniors Living is seeking a hands‑on and dependable Maintenance Manager to join our team in Coquitlam, British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills in a role where your work directly supports the comfort, safety, and quality of life of seniors.
Why Join Park Place?
- Competitive wages
- A meaningful leadership role in a resident-focused environment
- A varied position combining team leadership, preventative maintenance, repairs, contractor coordination, budgeting, and safety
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the building, physical plant, grounds, and equipment remain safe, functional, and well maintained. You will lead preventative maintenance activities, prioritize repairs and projects, oversee maintenance employees and contractors, manage maintenance and capital budgets, and support fire safety, workplace safety, infection prevention, risk management, and quality improvement programs.
As a member of the site leadership team, you will also contribute to operational, staffing, budget, and policy decisions while helping foster a strong culture of safety and respect.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and maintain the site’s preventative maintenance program
- Plan and complete building, equipment, and grounds maintenance
- Prioritize emergency repairs, major projects, routine work, and preventative maintenance
- Diagnose and complete repairs when appropriate and coordinate qualified contractors when required
- Obtain quotations and oversee contractors to ensure work meets specifications
- Manage budgets for facility repairs, maintenance, and capital projects
- Prepare capital budget submissions for facility improvements and renovations
- Maintain accurate documentation to support inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate fire drills and provide fire-safety education to employees
- Inspect rooms and address maintenance or safety concerns before resident move-ins
- Participate in occupational health and safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Respond to emergency building and maintenance issues
- Treat residents with dignity, care, and respect in every interaction
What You Bring
- Several years of recent, related maintenance experience
- Previous facility-management experience is preferred
- Journeyperson certificate in an appropriate building-maintenance trade is an asset
- Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical, structural, and roofing systems
- Knowledge of maintenance processes and health and safety requirements
- Experience coordinating contractors
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Effective computer skills
- Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment safely
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to pass a vulnerable sector criminal background check
Make a Meaningful Move
This is more than a building‑maintenance position. It is an opportunity to lead a vital service, support a dedicated team, and create a safe and comfortable home for seniors. Bring your skills to Coquitlam and build a rewarding career with Park Place Seniors Living.
Park Place Seniors Living is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Maintenance Manager in Coquitlam employer: Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.
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Contact Details:
Park Place Seniors Living, Inc. Recruitment Team
