Building maintenance Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Description

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We are seeking an innovative, results-driven, and proactive professional to join our team as a Maintenance Manager overseeing our maintenance shops in Kitchener and in Brantford. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe operation and minimal downtime of all Waste Connections of Canada vehicles for 2 waste hauling locations. The Maintenance Manager will develop and oversee aPreventative MaintenanceProgram aimed at reducing vehicle breakdowns, minimizing major repairs, and extending the lifespan of fleet assets.

As a Maintenance Manager with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Manage the annual maintenance budget, monitor expenditures, and develop business cases for capital investments and equipment modifications.

• Leadsafety initiatives, including safety meetings, facility inspections, WSIB documentation, and participation in the Joint Health & Safety Committee.

• Overseepreventative maintenance(PM) programs, ensuring timely inspections, compliance, and reduction of roadside breakdowns and regulatory issues.

• Direct daily shop operations, including scheduling, work assignments, repairs, and control of labor hours and parts usage.

• Manage parts procurement, inventory levels, ordering systems, and invoice reconciliation to ensure cost-effective and uninterrupted operations.

• Recruit, train, and supervise mechanics and welders, ensuring high-quality diagnostics and repair capability.

• Provide leadership and coachingto foster a culture of safety, efficiency, accountability, andcontinuous improvement.

• Handleemployee relationsmatters such asperformance management, discipline, and grievance resolution.

What We Need From You:

• 3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, with strongpreventative maintenanceandasset managementexpertise.

• Solid knowledge of heavy‑duty trucks;Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic license (310T)and 5+ years of related trades/mechanic experience are assets.

• Industry familiarity preferred, including waste management, container shops, andwelding.

• Strong communication, documentation, and computer skills.

• Proven leadership and interpersonal abilities to manage and develop a high-performing team.

• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements

What You’ll Get From Us as a Maintenance Manager:

• Competitive Wages: 105-115k Annually + Annual Bonus and RSU

• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future

• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision

• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability