Maintenance Manager- 1 Year Contract

Cogir Senior Living•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to the happiness of retirees. We are seeking individuals with purpose and passion for life, looking for meaningful work that makes a real difference. As our next Maintenance Manager, you are a maintenance professional ready to engage in hands-on tasks when needed. As a working manager, you will guide the environmental services team in providing essential housekeeping and maintenance support for the residents of our retirement community. Utilizing your technical expertise, you will take a proactive approach to ongoing maintenance, reliability, and optimization of equipment performance. You will work closely with the Executive Director and residence leadership team to ensure maximum resident satisfaction while fostering a positive living experience for our residents. You will implement practices in line with environmental sustainability with the goal of creating a responsible and eco-conscious residence. In addition, you will ensure that the physical condition of the building is maintained in a condition that reflects the overall brand while ensuring the safety of residents, employees, and guests. Your goal is to exceed our resident’s expectations and help them discover a “More Living” experience.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental services and/or maintenance, preferably in seniors living.
Knowledge of building systems including basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and emergency systems.
Knowledge of proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) protocols.
Must have or be enrolled in a certified facility management professional technical program or have a trades license.
Better than average computer skills.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and leading a team, preferably in a unionized environment, is considered an asset.
Knowledge and experience in aspects of housekeeping, laundry and maintenance preferred.
Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) certified or willing to obtain.
Working at heights training certified or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

Guide the environmental services team in providing essential housekeeping and maintenance support.
Take a proactive approach to ongoing maintenance, reliability, and optimization of equipment performance.
Work closely with the Executive Director and residence leadership team to ensure maximum resident satisfaction.
Foster a positive living experience for residents.
Implement practices in line with environmental sustainability.
Ensure the physical condition of the building is maintained to reflect the overall brand.
Ensure the safety of residents, employees, and guests.