About this role
The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our visionto be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.People l Excellence l Leadership l Team l InnovationImagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.Arena Maintenance SupervisorOverviewThe Arena Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the refrigeration plant, equipment, janitorial, building maintenance and repairs at more than one site, with multiple arena facilities.Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Schedules and assigns work to the ASW 2, ASW 1 and BSWs to ensure fair allocation of workloads are maintained. Partakes in recruitment, orientation, coordination of staff scheduling, task management, performance management and coaching. Oversees completion of arena tasks such as routine and minor/preventative maintenance repair, janitorial and operational upkeep. Inspects routine and minor maintenance repair, janitorial and operational upkeep performed by ASW 2 and ASW 1 and BSW staff. Monitors vendors and/or internal departments to perform major inspections, repairs and changes to existing systems. Inspecting work completed by the vendors and approving payment for goods and services received. Oversees and monitors refrigeration plant operations, including liaising with refrigeration service contractor to ensure optimal performance and address emergency situations. Liaises with arena facility coordinators, facility management, various city hall and works yard departments and public. Liaises specifically with Technical Safety BC as the building?s chief engineer to ensure all safety regulations and procedures are followed by each individual staff member. Prepares budget estimates to a supervisor, and implements budgets upon approval, monitors expenditures and advises a superior of potential cost over-runs and prepares and authorizes purchase requisitions within defined limits. Implements preventative maintenance programs. Responds to client service requests for resolution to system problems and emergency response to urgent concerns. Performs building maintenance as required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the work; including arena emergency procedures. Ability to plan, assign, check, train, supervise, evaluate and oversee the work of a group of subordinates engaged in building, equipment maintenance, janitorial services and arena operation. Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in ice-making, refrigeration operations, janitorial and building maintenance work. Ability to coordinate and schedule the provision of the building, equipment maintenance and janitorial services and arena operations for several arena facilities at multiple sites and to establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs. Knowledge of the functions and operations of building heating and ventilating equipment and automated systems including the operations of plumbing and electrical equipment and their systems. Skill in recognizing mechanical causes of equipment breakdown, identifying potential problems and recording issues to advise City operations. Ability to plan and implement automated preventative maintenance schedules. Proven ability managing complex staff scheduling. Ability to prepare budget estimates for building, janitorial, equipment requirements, and arena operations for multiple facilities, implemen