Maintenance Manager
Posted on July 30, 2026 by Employer details Kalesnikoff

Job details
Our company: At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we?ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we?re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what?s possible in wood design and construction.

Role and Objectives: The Maintenance Manager, under the direction of General Manager Manufacturing, is responsible for managing all installation, repair, and upkeep operations of our company?s facilities. Your duties will include maintaining machinery, planning repair activities, and developing maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.

Supervising and leading all maintenance processes and operations.

Identifying and implementing a proactive maintenance strategy that ensures efficient operations.

Creating maintenance strategies that build towards company goals and objectives, considering ?future state? documentation and other strategic plan objectives.

Translates implementation strategies, objectives, and direction into concrete activities for self and direct reports.

Looking for current ways to improve productivity while reducing operating costs.

Ensuring equipment installs, guarding, etc. is installed and running in accordance with the WSBC Standards, as well as within governing codes such as building codes,



fire codes, electrical codes.

Creating & managing preventive maintenance procedures and checklists.

Creating & managing troubleshooting guidelines.

Tracking expenses and overseeing the budget for maintenance.

Creating and implementing maintenance procedures.

Conducting regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems.

Planning and managing all repair and installation activities.

Ensuring all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures.

Assigning repair schedules and evaluating repair cost estimates.

Documenting and preparing daily progress reports and maintenance logs.

Stepping in to help coordinate more complex maintenance work.

Hiring and management of subcontractors and other vendors for specialized maintenance work.

Performance management of all reports, which may include termination.

Involvement in hiring new maintenance staff.

Maintaining timecards and pay of direct reports, approving/denying leave, or vacation requests as well as scheduling staffing appropriately.

Other duties as requested or required.

Requirements

Bachelor?s degree in business administration, facility management, or a similar field is preferred.





A minimum of 5 years? experience in working as a journeyed tradesperson, electrical, millwright or mechanical.

Previous managerial experience is a bonus.

Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.

Strong knowledge of facilities, machines, and equipment.

Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Conditions

Location: Kalesnikoff Lumber, 2090 Highway 3A Thrums BC.

Overtime as required.

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, and fumes when visiting various sites.

Desk work, with interruptions and an expectation of ability to refocus quickly.

Ability to occasionally lift 25 lbs.At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

Compensation Package

Salary: $106,400 - $146,300 (dependent on experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Extended health benefits include health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.

Team building and social events.

Training, development, and mentorship opportunities

Opportunity to advance in your career.

Work-life balance.

A great culture wher

Location Castlegar , BC

Work location On site

Salary $ 106,400 to $ 146,300 YEAR annually

Terms of employment Full time

Starts as soon as possible

vacancies 1 vacancy

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📌 manager, maintenance (British Columbia)
🏢 Kalesnikoff
📍 British Columbia