Facility Service Manager
Location : 1999 Savage Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 0A5
Company : FIRST CHOICE MAINTENANCE
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : CA$90,000–CA$110,000 per year (based on experience)
About Us
First Choice Maintenance (FCM) is a leading Canadian‑owned company, established in 2003. Based in Burlington, we specialize in comprehensive facility maintenance services, including plumbing, electrical, and general repairs for both commercial and residential clients across Canada. At FCM, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering an environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Facility Service Manager (FSM) to lead facility operations in our Richmond location. This is a senior‑level role responsible for coordinating multi‑trade activities, implementing national standards, improving operational efficiency, and managing a broad technical and administrative team.
The FSM will oversee documentation standards, maintenance programs, vendor management, budgeting, and day‑to‑day operational supervision, while also supporting cross‑Canada consistency and communication. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to manage complex operational workflows across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
- Implement documentation standards, including policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Oversee dispatching, scheduling, and supervision of daily maintenance operations
- Identify and resolve facility issues across multiple customer sites
- Schedule and monitor all plumbing, maintenance and repair activities
- Supervise major installations and construction‑related tasks
- Maintain logs, purchase orders, and vendor lists
- Manage budgets and expenses related to repairs and maintenance
- Oversee external vendors and ensure regulatory compliance
- Respond to emergencies, requests for service, and customer concerns
- Provide directions to in‑house technical staff across multiple trades
- Stay current with facility systems, technologies, and construction techniques
- Oversee warehouse, fleet, inventory, and employee operations
- Provide leadership, training, and cross‑functional support to staff
- Develop clear communication and operational strategies to support operations
Requirements
Excellent customer service and communication skillsPost‑secondary degree or trade license with 5–10 years of relevant experience3–5 years of management experience in facility operations, construction, or related fieldsMulti‑discipline knowledge in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general constructionAbility to travel within CanadaProficiency in MS Office and digital documentationRelevant industry accreditation (PMP, IMFA, or equivalent) requiredStrong planning, leadership, and organizational skillsAssets
Licensed Journeyman / Red Seal in plumbing, electrical, or carpentryExperience with AutoCAD or similar design softwarePMP certificationKnowledge of grease interceptorsBenefits
Dental careExtended health carePaid time offVision careExperience
Electrical : 1 year (preferred)Facility Management : 3 years (required)Customer service : 3 years (required)Plumbing : 3 years (required)Licence / Certification
PMP, IMFA or equivalent (required)Work Location : Hybrid remote in Richmond, BC V6V 0A5
#J-18808-Ljbffr