Prince George City Maintenance Manager

If you are looking to advance your career with a progressive company that offers flexibility, excellent benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, join our Kelson Group team in Prince George, B.C.

Our company has been in operation for over 45 years, and we have a track record of excellence within the industry for our extensive portfolio of property in B.C. and Alberta, our community service, and for our commitment to employee development and growth. Our aim is to provide apartments to help our residents live better. As Maintenance Manager, you deliver quality renovated suites and outstanding customer service to our residents, which is a huge part of how we live out this promise for our residents every day.

REPORTS TO: Property Manager

OVERVIEW: As Maintenance Manager, you would be responsible for logistics of completing suite renovations and maintenance related tasks with a team of individuals who have a broad range of skills sets. Performing physical and construction related tasks including carpentry, plumbing and electrical, using various hand and power tools should also be expected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review work requests provided by Property Manager and determine logistics of completing renovations with staff and contractors.
• Delegate maintenance task requests to floating maintenance staff and provide support for technical challenges.
• Hire, terminate, train, and manage Renovation Team employees. Coordinate with Property Manager to build a strong renovation and maintenance team that can meet the needs of suite renovations.
• Take measurements and order supplies needed for suite renovations. Renovation Team and contractors would complete these suite renovations from start to finish including cabinetry, counters, plumbing, electrical, flooring, blinds, and painting.
• Build monthly schedules with the Property Manager to balance workloads for employees and optimize suite vacancies.
• Build strong relationships with local contractors and vendors.
• Source materials and alternatives as needed.
• Hands on working time would be approximately 20-40%. The remainder would be managing staff, viewing apartments, checking inventory, placing supply orders, delivering materials to job sites, and other renovation administration tasks.
• Review employee timesheets prior to the Property Manager’s final approval.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma / GED
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, vehicle and be bondable. Criminal record check and driver’s abstract to be obtained prior to employment.
• 5 Years of construction or building development related experience.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years hands on building experience with boiler equipment.
• Previous leadership experience with a minimum of 5 employees using scheduling capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills aided with current technology and computer skills.
• Sufficiently fit to handle all physical aspects of the job, including lifting & hauling up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate various hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of all workplace safety requirements.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR preferred.
• Diplomas or degrees relating to the job are preferred, such as skilled trade designations or project management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility to be on call and respond to emergencies and work irregular hours if necessary and on short notice.
• Ability to occasionally travel to other cities for specific projects for periods of time, typically less than a week.

BENEFITS:

• Employer paid vision, medical and dental coverage.
• Matching RRSP Plan.
• Continuing educational opportunities (conferences, workshops, online courses).
• Competitive wages based on experience and performance.

Send resume to lbonato@kelsongroup.com