Scope of position:

The Building Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the effective functioning, upkeep and physical appearance, furniture and equipment in the Home. The Building Maintenance Supervisor will coordinate and/or liaise with external service providers (e.g.: landscaping, snow removal, trade specialists) to ensure completion and quality of service. The Building Maintenance Supervisor will ensure compliance with all levels of legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensures safety of employees, guests and residents by regularly maintaining equipment and furniture and by providing general upkeep to the physical site and its large systems.
- As an integral member of the site leadership team, participates in decision-making particularly in matters related to health and safety.
- Supervises laundry and housekeeping team members and/or maintains contracts for these services.
- Sources and orders services/supplies focusing on obtaining the highest quality for the most reasonable price.
- Maintains the appearance and upkeep of the home by implementing regular painting and decorating plans and ensures all furniture and fixtures are operational and in good repair.
- Schedules and conducts regular preventative maintenance activities.
- Chairs or participates as a member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
- Conducts regular fire and emergency preparedness drills.
- Plans and implements a regular daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedule of preventative maintenance activities to ensure the Home and equipment are safe and in good working order.
- Provides minor building, electrical, plumbing and equipment repair services to ensure the optimum functioning of the home and equipment – coordinates with external specialized service providers for support as required.
- Identifies and investigates physical deficiencies and equipment malfunctions and takes the appropriate corrective action.




- Receives and stores all non-kitchen related deliveries.
- Plans, organizes, evaluates and controls a program for inventory control of supplies and equipment for the Home.
- Is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating the use of supplies needed effective and effective operation of the Home.
- Is responsible for interpreting and implementing current environmental service policies.

Other:

- Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations.
- Applies knowledge of current relevant legislation in meeting both professional and managerial responsibilities.
- Demonstrates accountability for own actions.
- Is aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, guests and residents.
- Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.

QualificationsEducation/Experience:

- Five (5) years experience as a maintenance worker.
- Demonstrated skills in light carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and equipment maintenance.
- Certificate from a program in general maintenance (an asset).

Skills & Abilities:

- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to satisfy conflicting demands.
- Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge and ability to operate all fire equipment.
- Customer service oriented.
- Physical ability to perform the functions of the job.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carrying heavy trays and items.

Special Requirements:

- Must be willing to be on-call.
- Must be willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the home.
- Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Building Maintenance Supervisor (Cornwall)
🏢 Heritage Suites u0026 Heights
📍 Cornwall