Maintenance Manager

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Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long Term Care and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision:
For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. "Let us welcome you home." At Optima Living, we feel genuinely honoured to work with our residents and we advocate a person‑centered approach where the resident is the focus of all our endeavours.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Manager oversees the safe and efficient operation of all building systems, equipment, and infrastructure within the community. This role oversees the preventive maintenance program, ensures adherence to regulatory and safety standards, maintains accurate documentation, and supports operational continuity to promote resident comfort, safety, and a well‑maintained physical environment.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person‑centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self‑determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.

• Conducts daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedule of preventative maintenance activities to ensure the residence and equipment are safe and in good working order.
• Performs minor building, electrical, plumbing and equipment repair services to ensure the optimum functioning of the residence and equipment.
• Identifies and investigates residence deficiencies and equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Ensures safety of residents by regularly maintaining equipment and furniture and by providing general upkeep to the residence and its systems.
• Maintains the appearance and upkeep of the residence by implementing regular painting and decorating plans and ensuring that all furniture and fixtures are in good repair.
• Maintains exterior landscaping to property standard.
• Ensures that all units are prepared and ready for occupancy.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with tenants.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Experience as a maintenance worker.
• Demonstrated skills in light carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and equipment maintenance / landscaping.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and ability to operate all fire equipment.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform required physical duties which may include bending, kneeling, reaching, standing for extended periods of time, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying boxes, tools and equipment.
• Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations, to be on call and carry a cell phone and be able to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the properties.
• Must possess a valid provincial driver's license and have access to a vehicle.
• Pool license is an asset or must be applied for.

• Clear Police Information Check.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements.