Maintenance Manager

Job Description  The Opportunity  Are you passionate about maintaining safe, welcoming environments for seniors? Chartwell is seeking a  Maintenance Manager  who will be responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of our residence, including equipment, furnishings, and surrounding areas. This role is essential to ensure that our physical environment supports the comfort and safety of our residents and aligns with Chartwell’s Brand and Health & Safety standards.
What You’ll Do   Plan and implement preventative maintenance to ensure all systems and facilities are well-maintained
Respond promptly to repair needs in resident areas and common spaces
Maintain safety and appearance by servicing fixtures, preparing units, and coordinating vendor work
Source and manage external service providers, ensuring cost-effective and compliant procurement
Lead maintenance and housekeeping staff and participate in Health & Safety initiatives and Manager on Duty rotation
Provide professional, responsive service to residents, staff, and vendors.

What You’ll Bring   Minimum one to three years' experience in a supervisor role
Extensive experience in building maintenance and systems; ability to coordinate tasks with vendors and perform hands‑on repairs
Trade certification or maintenance training preferred

Experience with carpentry, plumbing, painting, and equipment preferred
Supervisory or leadership experience in maintenance or building operations
Strong organizational and multitasking skills; able to plan and prioritize work
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Clear communicator with strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of safety procedures within healthcare an asset
Flexible for on‑call and varied hours
Valid Driver’s License, or reliable means of transportation

What We Offer   A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
Additional Requirements   Valid driver’s license may be required
Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting, bending, kneeling, and climbing
Must carry a company‑issued phone and respond to emergency situations as needed
Comfort using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work
Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
About Us  At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email  or call
Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.