Shekinah Retreat Centre

Maintenance Manager Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintenance Manager

Revised August 2023

1. Qualifications
2. Training and/or experience in building, grounds and equipment maintenance
3. Working knowledge in the areas of plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and general construction are considered

an asset

3. Experience supervising staff and volunteers
4. A keen interest in learning, expanding knowledge and personal development
5. A willingness to uphold Mennonite/Anabaptist practices as outlined in the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective
6. Accountability
7. Accountable to the Executive Director in carrying out the goals and vision set out by the Board of Directors

III. Responsibilities

1. Ensure that all the buildings, facilities, roads and grounds are kept in good working order and presented in the best way possible for the Shekinah Team and visitors
2. Repair, or see to the repair, of all items not in good working order
3. Keep the roads and facility access points in good order and remove snow or other obstacles as needed
4. In the event of an after hours emergency, if reasonably possible, be available to assist in whatever way necessary
5. Develop and maintain a regular maintenance schedule for all facilities, vehicles and equipment and ensure all are kept in good repair
6. Identify future maintenance needs and perform preventative maintenance where possible
7. Keep accurate and up-to-date records of the maintenance tasks that have been performed in all areas
8. Safety is of utmost importance. All tasks should be performed safely. All of the facilities and grounds need to be safe for all employees, volunteers and visitors to Shekinah
9. Supervise and delegate tasks to staff and volunteers in the areas of grounds and maintenance, when applicable
10. Work with the Executive Director to operate within the budget approved by the SRC Board
11. Identify current and future needs of Shekinah and participate in planning and executing capital and other projects
12. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all tools, equipment and other assets
13. Assist the Executive Director with the general operation of Shekinah Retreat Centre
14. Uphold and apply all Shekinah policies
15. Assist with other tasks involved with the general operation of Shekinah Retreat Centre as needs arise
16. Terms of Employment
17. Full time hours, averaged to 160 hr/4 weeks
18. Hours are based on each week and some evenings and weekends may be required as needed
19. Salaried position, paid bi-weekly, wages to be reviewed annually
20. Evaluation and review of position to be conducted after 6 months of employment and annually thereafter
21. Extended health benefits through Mennonite church Canada, premiums paid by Shekinah
22. Criminal record check to be submitted prior to start date

Shekinah is to be a setting where all who come have the opportunity to experience