Maintenance Director (Bécancour)

*Horizon Résidences pour aînés* is a Canadian senior care services company experiencing rapid growth. Currently operating 7 retirement communities in Quebec and planning for future growth. With over 1,500 apartments in Greater Montreal, Joliette, and Bécancour, our mission is to provide residents with a pleasant living environment (independent living, assisted living, and memory care), quality care, and services, within responsible management.

We are proud of our 500 dedicated employees who have a positive impact on the residents we serve, focusing on well-being and our organizational values of integrity, professionalism, attention, and resident orientation.

The parent company, Spring Living, owns and manages 28 retirement communities and was recently recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies (Globe and Mail, September 2024).

*We are looking for a Maintenance Director for our residence located at Villa Domaine St-Grégoire in BÉCANCOUR.*

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control maintenance work, including outsourced work
• Prepare preliminary submissions for maintenance and repair projects to be given externally
• Mobilize, manage, and coordinate the work of the housekeeping, laundry, and residence maintenance teams
• Integrate, train, and evaluate staff
• Manage requisitions and respond to emergencies at all times
• Ensure that vacant apartments are clean and in excellent condition before the next occupancy
• Perform maintenance on the residence's HVAC equipment
• Inventory products and materials, and make necessary purchases on time
• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget and take charge of expense tracking
• Provide an effective customer service and respond to their needs
• Always ensure compliance with SIMDUT standards and health and safety regulations for employees and residents
• Perform any other tasks related to their functions and at the request of their immediate supervisor

The ideal candidate possesses

• Teamwork ability and excellent interpersonal skills
• Autonomy, dynamism, versatility, organizational skills, and initiative
• Good judgment and priority management
• Versatility
• Enjoying contact with people
• Very good physical condition
• Concern for well-done work
• Comfort with elderly clientele

Required qualifications

• DEP in general building maintenance (an asset)
• Team management
• Management of work schedules and replacements for team members
• Knowledge of plumbing, electricity, and minor repairs
• Proficiency in using computer tools
• In-depth knowledge of the components of a residence/building's installations
• SIMDUT training
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in minor manual work (painting, electricity, carpentry, plumbing)
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
• Compensation: $25,000 to $30,000 per year

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Supplementary Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• On-site parking
• Ability to commute or relocate:
• Bécancour, QC G9H 1H8: Able to commute without issue or plan to relocate before taking the position (Mandatory)

Experience

• Manual work (painting, electricity, plumbing): 5 years (Mandatory)
• Team management: 2 years (Mandatory)
• Location: On-site