Manager of Maintenance, Carpentry/Painting at School District #43 (Coquitlam)

MANAGER OF MAINTENANCE (CARPENTRY AND PAINTING)

Coquitlam School District invites applications for the position of Manager of Maintenance (Carpentry and Painting). As the third largest school district in BC with approximately 4,400 employees and 34,500 students in 70+ schools, we serve the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. Our school district values a coordinated, collaborative approach to working with our students, parents, community partners, the public, and employee groups. As one of Canada’s best employers For Company Culture (Forbes, 2025), School District 43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honour each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities, and intersectionality.

The Manager of Maintenance – Carpentry and Painting role is responsible for carpentry and finishing trades and associated Annual Facility Grant (AFG) funded projects. This position oversees the development and implementation of building and asset maintenance programs, and other related projects and processes and manages a diverse group of trades personnel and oversees their daily tasks.

The key objectives are increased functionality, improved response, and communication to schools, and streamlining work processes arising from service requests for the department. Maximizing the life cycle of our buildings and finishes are key elements for the carpentry and painting trades. Also overseeing the Afternoon Shift Supervisor, the Manager supports the Maintenance Department in the effective management of resources within the organization and assists in the development and implementation of site and service upgrades in alignment with the mission and goals of the Board of Education.

The Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Maintenance Operations and works closely with the Executive Director – Facilities and Planning Services, as well as other Maintenance, Project, and Facilities Managers.

Specific Responsibilities

• Working in a team environment the manager responds to client interactions and ensures appropriate follow-up and furtherance of the department’s service requests.
• Schedules and assigns work to staff and coordinates with staff, schools, subcontractors, and/or vendors; coaching staff; overseeing staffing and performance evaluation of assigned staff; contributing to department or division staffing needs forecast.
• Participates and assists in the development and implementation of long- and short-term planning for the maintenance department.
• Continually evaluate and recommend improvements for building maintenance and design including, roofing, building envelopes, finishes, millwork, component systems, glazing, hardware and renovations and ensure supervisors properly coordinate procurement and delivery of material to job sites in an efficient and effective manner.
• Provides appropriate training and orientation opportunities for staff within the portfolio.
• Responsible for organizing the work of the department including planning and scheduling, assigning, and monitoring workload and assignments, directing and evaluating the work of employees, and working with external consultants and contractors.
• In consultation with Human Resources, administers the collective agreement in relation to staff, including hiring authority, attendance management, disciplines as appropriate, authorizes overtime, leaves, and similar requests; represents management as required in the grievance process.
• Liaise with school staff to provide enhanced communication and best outcomes. Represents the school district on a variety of internal and external committees and associations.
• Responsible for cost versus budget analysis and reporting and liaises with the accounting department regarding financial reporting issues.
• In cooperation with consultants and the Purchasing Department, tenders and manages contracts for service and project work.
• Provides recommendations and establishes priorities for related preventative maintenance tasks and AFG (minor capital) projects to support one- and five-year planning strategies.
• Supports department initiatives to control maintenance, energy and labour costs, and initiates changes to optimize operations through work scheduling, sequencing, and manpower efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• Trade qualification in an appropriate field plus other relevant diploma related to facility or project management from an accredited institution, or relevant trades qualification supported by proven experience and additional formal training that supports the key elements of the position, or an appropriate combination of training and applicable experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in facilities or project management including two years in an administrative/leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, multi-union, public sector environment.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of facility management, building maintenance, life safety requirements and built asset management.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Thorough knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software.
• Thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance trades, provincial, and municipal codes and bylaws.
• Familiarity with contract tendering and management, budget planning and control, as well as building security systems.
• Strong analytical skills and report writing capabilities and demonstrated ability to use computer software technology.
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, negotiating, dispute resolution and communication skills.
• As a member of the Emergency Personnel, must be available twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week to provide support during planned events or emergency situations (such as inclement weather) to include being physically on site if deemed necessary.
• A valid BC driver’s license and business use of personal vehicle.

The annual salary range for this position is $105,020 to $131,274 and is complemented with a generous benefits package including the Municipal Pension Plan. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete two criminal record checks.

Your application must include your resume, proof of trade qualification(s), and three reference contacts (including email). One of your references must be from your current supervisor.

To apply, please click on the following link:

Applications must be received no later than December 5, 2025, at 4:00 pm.

The district appreciates the interest expressed by all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

“The deliberations of employees, and Committees used to screen and consider job applications, shall be kept in strict confidence, and shall not be disclosed to any person except as required by law. Personal references, recommendations and evaluations collected or generated by Board employees and Committee members as part of the Board’s hiring processes (other than references whose authorship and content is already known to the job applicant) shall be treated as having been supplied in confidence to the Board for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.