Building Services Manager - Brantford, Canada - Levante Living - Riverview Terrace Retirement Residence

Description

About Levante Living

Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents, families and team members.

For us, this is more than a job; it's a passion. At Levante, we share deep gratitude and excitement for the rewarding work we get to do every day. Together, we create a space at each residence where ongoing enrichment, for both residents and team members, thrive.


About You:

• You have a passion for working with seniors
• You are driven to succeed by building high achieving teams and a values driven culture
• You are organized and like to ensure your efforts are well tracked and enjoy the use metrics and data to monitor progress
• You are compassionate and are driven to meet the needs of those in your care
• You're looking to develop your professional skills in a rapidly growing retirement living company
• You enjoy taking the initiative for seeing what needs to get done next and creating a plan to execute
• You are an attuned leader with effective communication, collaboration and presentation skills

The Manager, Building Services will be responsible for:

• Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the work of the staff in the Maintenance and Housekeeping departments. Establishes and maintains the standards of quality services in compliance with the Retirement Homes Act and company Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for the hiring, training and orientation process for both departments.
• Ensures that all Fire and Life Safety Inspections are completed and oversees scheduling, completion and follow up to all fire drills.
• Applies Quality Improvement processes. Manages the performance index of the maintenance and operation of the facility and systems in all areas of the residence for preventative maintenance, life safety, and facility operations requirements and organizes preventative maintenance programs and documentation.
• Ensures the residence is maintained, cleaned and operated and the departments maintain the residence to the standards required for Resident care in a clean and sanitary fashion.
• Responsible to manage department budget, capital program, staff performance, quality measures and Support Office programs.

Must haves:

• Building Environmental Systems diploma from a Community College or equivalent approved related working experience.
• A minimum of 3 years management experience in Long Term Care or Retirement Homes preferred.
• Knowledge, training and experience in: HVAC equipment, computerized building management systems, electrical systems distribution, fire alarm and sprinkler systems including operation of and testing requirements, emergency diesel generator operations, resident call systems, etc.
• Ability to read, write English and effectively communicate verbal or written instructions for staff
• Computer skills including Excel/Word/Outlook.

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location:
In person