Maintenance Manager

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support. Our team members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre.LutherCare Communities is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.VISION
A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for those we serve.MISSION
Our mission is to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support in a caring Christian environment for all entrusted to our care.VALUES
Compassionate Care, Excellence in Serving, Inclusion & Belonging, Integrity.PRIMARY FOCUS
The Maintenance Manager (the Manager) is a leader in LutherCare Communities (LCC), partnering with other LCC leaders to achieve organizational priorities and goals. Reporting to the Director of Buildings & Facilities (the Director), the Manager supports the corporate strategic plan by contributing to the development of, and executing divisional plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction. The Maintenance Manager demonstrates leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate in a resident-first culture. The Maintenance Manager works within the division and cross-functionally to support operations in the organization. The Maintenance Manager works closely with funding agencies and other external partners.POSITION FUNCTIONS
Strategic Alignment:
Support the Director of Buildings & Facilities with divisional functions and challengesContribute to developing the strategic direction for the division by influencing and advising on current and emerging issues and trendsProvide leadership, direction, and implementation, including development, execution, monitoring and reporting, of operational plans that align to the strategic plan and LCC’s priorities and directivesDevelop and demonstrate leadership capabilities and commitment to the culture of resident-first and continuous learningStrategic asset managementStakeholder Relationship Management:
Build and maintain effective internal relationships, partnerships and alliances that support strong engagement and cross-functional management throughout the organizationBuild, foster, and maintain effective external relationships and partnershipsFoster communication and a healthy relationship with residents, visitors, and familiesLeadership:
Contribute to the development, and evaluation of policies, procedures and prioritization tools to support excellence for the purpose of advancing resident care and service deliveryCollaborate with Director of Buildings & Facilities for implementing policies, procedures and prioritization tools while ensuring continued adherenceDevelop and lead a skilled and engaged team through effective communication and teamworkSupport, coordinate, and deliver buildings, facilities, capital, real estate, and space planning activities in collaboration with maintenancePlan, organize, implement, monitor, evaluate and report of position responsibilities, including course correction as necessaryLead collaboratively in non-union and union environments, including respecting and working within the terms and conditions of collective agreementsSupport the management and fiscal stewardship of the department budget, including reporting on variances, requesting budget changes, submitting transfers, approving transactions and requesting paymentsSupport and encourage the process of meeting required standards for licensing and accreditationComply with legal and regulatory guidelinesPosition Functions:
Maintain building records, equipment inventory and logbooks through supervising, monitoring, and utilizing department personnelContribute to addressing minor site maintenance, and operating building maintenance & maintenance software programs for facilities within assigned area to support service delivery to residents, Team Members, and visitors in collaboration with maintenanceWork with Director of Buildings & Facilities, Site Managers and Maintenance Team to address building related concernsCollaborate with Director of Buildings & Facilities on long term strategic plansCollaborate with Director of Buildings & Facilities in managing assets through complete life-cycle from planning, acquisition, demand and preventative maintenance, disposal, replacementCollaborate with Director of Buildings & Facilities in conducting risk assessments for all major building systems and develop associated emergency response and recovery plansCollaborate with Director of Buildings & Facilities in the development of, and maintain an approved contractor’s panel for the centralized delivery of all categories of capital and major maintenance and repairsOperating knowledge of boilers, refrigeration and other building systemSupport and adhere to regulations which govern and ensure the safe storage of flammable materials, pressurized cylinders, boiler treatment products, kitchen chemicals and pesticidesCollaborate with Director of Buildings & Facilities in managing building upgrades, including building system improvements, from concept stage to completion, including business case development, tendering, award, construction administration and project closeoutPlanning and coordinating installations, upgrades and refurbishmentsCoordinate to carry out minor maintenance workConduct workload analysis in conjunction with Director of Buildings & Facilities. Review options of painters, electricians and plumbers for LCC.Assist in coordinating the Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPP)Attend fire and other drills.Provide educational support for the EPP for all sites.Contribute to, the environmental strategy for the divisionCollect, analyze and trend metrics for LCC’s Value Stream Map and the DirectorSupervise contractors and negotiate contracts as neededReview quality monitoring metrics for the use in efficiency and effectiveness of process improvementCreate standard operating procedures for facilities and provide training.Provide coverage for maintenance shifts as necessaryReporting:
Prepare reports to the Director using qualitative and quantitative dataApprise the Director of portfolio and province-wide operations, developments, and initiativesPrepare and deliver reports to ELT, OLT, and management teams in support of a cross-functional teamPrepare material for presentation to the ELT, internal committees, and external partners including federal and provincial government agenciesComply with federal and provincial government reporting requirementsTHE APPLICANT
Education:
Journeyperson status in a building related field or minimum Class 5 Power Engineer’s CertificateExperience:
3+ years in a leadership position3+ years of experience in managing a medium to large sized facilityExperienceat an operational level, and is an effective and motivating leader who has developed and led innovative frameworks, services, and programsExperience working with asset management plansExperience in a multi-stakeholder environment with multiple locationsExperience leading and delivering facilities maintenance or engineering services in a healthcare environmentExperience working with Federal and Provincial GovernmentsExperience working with First Nation and Metis communitiesExperience in a hybrid organization (for-profit and not-for-profit) would be considered an assetExperience in a health-care sector would be considered an assetExperience in a housing sector would be considered an assetWHAT WE OFFER
Enhanced time off policiesPrioritization of work-life balanceWellness in the workplaceCulture of internal advancementPaid sick leaveExtended Health and Dental benefitsGroup life and long-term disability benefitsPension PlanEmployee and family assistance programWe believe in the power of diversity, and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.Applicants must provide a criminal background check prior to employment.A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for those we serve.
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