Maintenance Manager

Company Overview

Devonshire Properties Inc. is a family-owned business dedicated to developing and managing high-quality multi-family housing communities across major metropolitan centers. With a focus on community, quality, and caring for residents and employees, the company has upheld a people-first philosophy for nearly 70 years.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager oversees the portfolio-wide Preventative Maintenance Program and provides technical leadership and project coordination support for repair, capital, and construction initiatives.

Reporting to executive leadership and working collaboratively with Maintenance Supervisors, Property Managers, and Operations Managers, this role bridges site-level execution and portfolio-level planning. The Maintenance Manager ensures consistency, compliance, cost discipline, and technical reliability across all properties.

This is a middle leadership position with both hands-on technical involvement and oversight responsibility. The role supports asset performance, operational efficiency, and long-term capital planning.

Success in this role is measured by disciplined R&M spending, PM program effectiveness, utility savings, project coordination, budget and regulatory compliance, building condition, and maintenance team stability.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Maintenance Oversight

• Administer and continuously improve Maintenance Request and Preventative Maintenance programs
• Standardize maintenance practices and documentation across all properties
• Conduct routine and structured property inspections and provide written findings and recommendations
• Monitor building condition and identify emerging capital needs

Technical & Compliance Support

• Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations in each province of operation
• Support compliance with environmental, health, fire, and life safety, and other legislative requirements
• Provide technical guidance across all major building systems, including HVAC/mechanical, electrical, life safety, generator, elevator, building envelope, roofing, irrigation, and aquatic systems.
• Identify and assist in diagnosing complex building system issues, recommending preventative or corrective action as appropriate.

Capital & Repair Project Support

• Develop scopes of work and cost estimates for repair, capital and Preventative Maintenance Program initiatives
• Assist with budgeting, planning, and scheduling of repair and capital projects
• Review technical drawings, specs, manuals, consultant reports, municipal orders, proposals and invoices
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance, ensuring workmanship standards and deliverable quality
• Provide diligent project monitoring and reporting to ensure adherence to defined scope, budget, and timelines

Financial & Operational Performance

• Support annual budget preparation and capital forecasting
• Monitor R&M spending and identify cost-control opportunities
• Assist in tracking utility usage and identifying efficiency improvements
• Maintain inventories of key equipment, appliances, supplies, tools, and warranties

Team & Vendor Collaboration

• Provide direction and mentorship to Maintenance Supervisors
• Work collaboratively with Property Managers to ensure maintenance standards are upheld
• Build and foster effective working relationships with vendors and consultants
• Assist with implementation and optimization of maintenance-related software systems

Professional Conduct

• Maintain professional interactions with colleagues, residents, and contractors
• Participate in team and community initiatives as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership

DELIVERABLES & PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Monthly property inspections (BC)
• Quarterly property inspections (outside BC)
• Building and property upkeep
• Overall R&M expenditure and energy/utility performance improvements
• Preventative Maintenance Program effectiveness
• Capital projects coordinated within budget and schedule expectations
• Maintenance request turnaround time support
• Workmanship quality control monitoring
• Regulatory compliance and injury-free workdays
• Maintenance team retention and engagement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Power Engineering or Facilities Management
• Professional Engineering designation considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a multi-property, 1,000+ unit residential portfolio
• Strong working knowledge of multifamily building systems and operations
• Experience supporting capital projects and contractor coordination
• Ability to comprehend technical drawings, specifications, municipal orders, proposals, and invoices
• Strong work ethic, organized, practical, pragmatic, detail-oriented, solutions-focused, reliable, and dedicated

COMPENSATION & CULTURE

Devonshire Properties offers a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and performance. More importantly, this role provides the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a disciplined, growth-oriented organization with a collaborative culture and an ethics-based leadership philosophy.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Professional development and education support

Join our team at Devonshire Properties to lead the charge in maintaining exceptional residential communities. If you're passionate about property management and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you'

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
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Are you located within a 30 minute commute of V6H 3R9?

Experience:

• multifamily maintenance: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person