If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Facility Maintenance Manager to join our Parkland Riverview team based in Riverview, New Brunswick.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Promotes safety. Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided;
- Organizes the training of personnel in fire safety techniques; schedules drills, and evaluates performance effectiveness;
- Selects, shapes, leads, and develops the team. Provides leadership and oversees departmental activities. Orientates and trains new team members;
- Works with the Human Resources team to manage team member issues;
- Understanding and ability to trouble shoot HVAC systems and boilers.
- Experience and/or understanding working with carpentry, electrical and industrial equipment.
- Works with outside vendors to obtain quotes and oversee work through to completion.
- Work with General Manager to ensure budgets are met. Administers the operating budget for environmental services; prepares purchase orders, verifies and approves invoices for payment;
- Provides written reports to the General Manager and Regional Facility Manager on departmental and facility risk management on a quarterly and annual basis.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree related to facility operation and maintenance or a combination of equivalent education and experience;
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working with commercial or residential building systems and facilities;
- Hands on work experience in at least one of the following: plumbing, electrical, heating plants, HVAC, or carpentry;
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating plants, etc.) and experience in related repairs;
- Class 4 Boiler Certification is an asset;
- Experience working with seniors in a retirement living or long-term care environment is an asset.
About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
