Supervisor, Maintenance & Construction

Under the direction of the Site Manager, the Supervisor, Maintenance & Construction is responsible for the overall maintenance of the buildings and the general site of the Britannia Mine Museum ensuring that the site is clean, safe and accessible.

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the growth and success of the Museum through the long-term viability and reliability of the site and its components.

The Supervisor, Maintenance & Construction assesses and monitors ongoing Museum needs and supervises the maintenance team to perform their required tasks to a standard of excellence.

Additionally, this role supervises construction undertaken by Museum staff for site improvements, repairs and exhibits. The Supervisor, Maintenance & Construction is a Champion for the Museum’s Mission, Vision, Values and fully abides by the BMM Code of Conduct.

You are an excellent problem solver with good leadership skills and a proven ability to delegate tasks, and develop a cohesive team atmosphere.

In addition you are highly organized; able to keep multiple projects moving forward simultaneously and goal oriented. You consider yourself to be adaptive and creative;

with a willingness to learn and utilize new and innovative techniques and technology to achieve objectives within tight budget and time limits.

Starting wage $32.00

Applicants must have reliable transportation (car or carpool) to the Museum for all shifts (there is NO public transportation)

Competitive benefits through the Chamber of Commerce Benefits Plan after 3 months

RRSP matching program after 3 months

Schedules include one or more weekend days and stat holidays (our busiest times)

All employees must complete a Criminal Record Check (covered by the Museum)

Resumes are welcomed from all equity deserving groups

The Responsibilities

Perform and supervise maintenance tasks on Museum assets : historical buildings and machinery, modern buildings and systems, site utilities infrastructure, and other site components, both inside and in the outdoors

In cooperation with the Curator, lead and participate in the construction of new exhibits and rehabilitation of existing exhibits, tasking Maintenance staff as appropriate

Provide guidance to Maintenance staff on a variety of subjects : Industry best practices; safe operating procedures for various power tools and assets;

daily work output expectations; scheduling

Monitor and evaluate Maintenance staff in cooperation with the Site Manager

Provide and coordinate department-related training for new staff including those in other departments

Prioritize maintenance requirements

Identify assets for inclusion in the maintenance program

Collaborate with the Site Manager to implement and maintain the Museum’s preventative maintenance program

Respond to Maintenance calls from Museum staff in a timely manner

Play a lead role in planning and executing select capital improvement projects

Coordinate activities with vendors and contractors to ensure fiscal responsibility is maintained

Use power and hand tools in a safe and appropriate manner

Operate Museum vehicle assets safely and efficiently

Be an active member of the Museum Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Lead the yearly review of the Safe Work Procedures for the Maintenance department

Ensure storage of department consumables are kept filled as required

Function as Museum Shift Boss and First Aid Attendant while on site (training provided)

Collaborate with the Site Manager and HR Manager with the hiring of new Maintenance staff

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, or equivalent relevant experience

Certificate or other designation in Building Maintenance a strong asset

Minimum first aid OFA level 1

Class 5 driver’s license

Experience with skid-steer machines and elevated work platforms (or equivalent) operation

Experience with not-for-profit organizations is an asset

Must have reliable transportation to and from the Museum as there is no public transportation

The Museum encourages applicants from equity deserving groups. We gratefully and respectfully acknowledge that the Britannia Mine Museum operates on the ancestral unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.

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