Job Summary:
This position serves to ensure the premises are maintained in optimum condition for the safety and comfort of staff and the public at large. They will coordinate and supervise activities related to the maintenance and repair of physical and electronic systems of buildings, grounds, and equipment, including renovations. Additionally, they will oversee different aspects such as managing vendors, contractors, arranging for maintenance and cost saving.
Core Competencies:
Education:
- Degree or College Diploma in Facility/Property Management and/or a combination of education and progressively responsible work experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of related experience, preferably within a non-profit organization, or a municipal or public sector environment.
- Three years of related experience at a supervisory level.
Personal:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle that is suitable for the demands of the role, including transporting equipment, picking up building materials, and towing trailers as required.
- As a requirement of employment, all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance Number.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
Other:
- Preference will be given to those who identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis; African Canadian/Black heritage; or other racially marginalized persons who meet the educational requirements, skills and competencies, or who have equivalent education and experience.
- The ability to communicate in both official languages will be considered an asset in this role.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Functional Duties:
- Monitor and regularly inspect the building automation systems which include but are not limited to heating, generators, ventilation and air conditioning, security cameras and systems, fire panel equipment, and lighting systems.
- Obtain quotes for approved building repairs/maintenance, arrange for repairs and supervise trades regarding plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other building-related repairs and service calls.
- Ensure equipment is in good working condition and develop and implement a schedule of preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure follow through with various contractors regarding snow removal, waste and recycling removal, pest control, etc.
- Be available and respond to “after hours” service calls to agency properties for emergency repairs or alarms and ensure the building is appropriately secured.
- Report any concerns regarding the safety or security of the agency's facilities immediately.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Building Codes.
- Fire and Safety Codes and Regulations.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act/Regulations.
- Society Health and Safety Policies.
- Conduct fire drills three (3) times a year and perform checks of fire extinguishers in compliance with the mandatory time frames.
- Aid in moving employee work equipment, supplies, and computers.
- Create, update, amend and execute work plans as needed.
- Plans best allocation and utilization of space and resources and re-organizes current premises.
- Manages and leads change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities.
- Complete performance appraisals as required by Agency policy.
- Manages all supporting technology systems within the facility in conjunction with IT Department.
- Works flexible hours where required.
Team Building/Interpersonal Duties:
- Develop skills and knowledge by attending training, workshops, and individual and group supervisions.
- Responsible for developing standard operating procedures for use by Facilities Maintenance Worker or designate.
Skills and Attributes:
Skills:
- Mechanically inclined with the demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of minor maintenance functions including basic plumbing, electrical, woodworking, painting and general repairs.
- Demonstrated recent experience with advanced computerized HVAC, filtration, boiler systems.
- Demonstrated recent experience with and ability to learn sophisticated security systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of computers including spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work with co-workers and collaterals and the ability to work well in a team.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of working with hazardous chemicals (WHMIS) and be comfortable with the safe handling of basic power tools, cleaning equipment and products.
Attributes:
- Understanding their privilege, recognizes their bias, and integrates the Agency’s mission, commitments and declarations into their work.
- Commitment to improving, developing, and implementing Truth and Reconciliation, anti-oppression, and anti-racism practices in our organization.
- Physical abilities required, including but not limited to: climbing, bending, stretching, lifting, and moving moderately heavy supplies and equipment.
- Keep abreast of and share knowledge of applicable changing Codes and Standards.
- Demonstrated leadership and planning abilities.
- High level of initiative and self-direction.
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating and changing demands.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Demonstrates self-awareness, recognizes their strengths and weaknesses, and understands how their beliefs impact their work.
- Understands the use of authority and uses it in an ethical and responsible manner.
- Understands the Agency’s service delivery model and can implement this within their work.
- Demonstrates transparency, respect, fairness, empathy and compassion.
- Welcomes the ideas, values, experiences and expertise of others and is committed and contributes positively to the team and the organization.
- Understands the importance of, and can cultivate effective, trust-based relationships with community partners.
Efforts and Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily performed at our location. Work and travel in the community is required on occasion.
- Multi-tasks within a fast-paced, high-volume and demanding environment.
- Required to listen to and reconcile multiple points of view being discussed/presented.
- Frequent interruptions often dealing with critical issues.
- May be exposed to potentially hazardous environments including driving conditions, volatile situations and risks associated with a standard office.
- Can work non-routine/flexible hours, and/or evenings; may be called into work in case of emergencies.