
Maintenance Manager - Pelastusarmeija - Helsinki, Finland
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Job Description
The Salvation Army Foundation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and develop the maintenance and upkeep operations of its properties and condominiums. The role involves planning, organizing, and daily management of maintenance functions, leading the maintenance team, and ensuring the operational condition of properties, apartments, and technical systems. The manager works closely with customers, partners, and internal staff, and is expected to be hands-on when necessary. Key responsibilities include planning and scheduling maintenance work, supervising and onboarding maintenance staff, monitoring repair activities, ensuring quality and safety, managing stakeholder relations, participating in budgeting and cost control, and developing maintenance processes. The position is a permanent, full-time day job based in Helsinki (Kallio), requiring travel within the capital region. The ideal candidate is a practical leader with technical understanding of property maintenance and the ability to organize multiple tasks simultaneously. Requirements include excellent Finnish language skills, a Class B driver's license, and experience in maintenance or property management. Experience in construction, renovations, and supervisory roles is highly valued. Proficiency in English or Swedish is a plus.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 17 |
| Espoo, Finland | 8 |
| Nummela, Finland | 4 |
| Riihimäki, Finland | 3 |
| Kotka, Finland | 3 |
| Jämsä, Finland | 1 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 1 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 1 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Sales Assistant | 9 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 6 |
| Healthcare Professional | 4 |
| Property Caretaker | 2 |
| Teacher | 2 |
| Sales Associate | 2 |
| Cook | 2 |
| Caregiver | 2 |
| Healthcare Assistant | 1 |
| Childcare Worker | 1 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| Laundry Worker | 1 |
| Cleaner | 1 |
| Volunteer | 1 |
| Housing First Service Worker | 1 |
| Guidance Worker | 1 |
| Early Childhood Educator | 1 |
| Property Secretary | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 17 |
| No People Management | 2 |
| Mid-level | 2 |
| None required | 1 |
| Manager | 1 |
| Part-time | 1 |
Pelastusarmeija appears in 39 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since April 2024. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Helsinki, Finland, Espoo, Finland, and Nummela, Finland.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating, and scheduling maintenance and upkeep work
- Supervising, guiding, and onboarding maintenance staff
- Monitoring maintenance and repair activities for properties and apartments
- Ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency of work
- Customer and stakeholder cooperation
- Participating in budgeting and cost management
- Developing maintenance processes and operating methods
Requirements
- Excellent oral and written Finnish language skills
- Class B driver's license
- Experience in supervision or responsible roles in maintenance, upkeep, or the property sector
- Self-initiative, stress tolerance, and a solution-oriented approach
- Good leadership, organization, and prioritization skills
- Cheerful and positive customer service attitude
- Basic IT skills (email, Teams, and O365)
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