About this role
*Scope of position:*
The Building Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the effective functioning, upkeep and physical appearance, furniture and equipment in the Home. The Building Maintenance Supervisor will coordinate and/or liaise with external service providers (e.g.: landscaping, snow removal, trade specialists) to ensure completion and quality of service. The Building Maintenance Supervisor will ensure compliance with all levels of legislation.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Ensures safety of employees, guests and residents by regularly maintaining equipment and furniture and by providing general upkeep to the physical site and its large systems. * As an integral member of the site leadership team, participates in decision-making particularly in matters related to health and safety. * Supervises laundry and housekeeping team members and/or maintains contracts for these services. * Sources and orders services/supplies focusing on obtaining the highest quality for the most reasonable price. * Maintains the appearance and upkeep of the home by implementing regular painting and decorating plans and ensures all furniture and fixtures are operational and in good repair. * Schedules and conducts regular preventative maintenance activities. * Chairs or participates as a member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. * Conducts regular fire and emergency preparedness drills. * Plans and implements a regular daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedule of preventative maintenance activities to ensure the Home and equipment are safe and in good working order. * Provides minor building, electrical, plumbing and equipment repair services to ensure the optimum functioning of the home and equipment ? coordinates with external specialized service providers for support as required. * Identifies and investigates physical deficiencies and equipment malfunctions and takes the appropriate corrective action. * Receives and stores all non-kitchen related deliveries. * Plans, organizes, evaluates and controls a program for inventory control of supplies and equipment for the Home. * Is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating the use of supplies needed efficient and effective operation of the Home. * Is responsible for interpreting and implementing current environmental service policies.
*Other:*
* Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations. * Applies knowledge of current relevant legislation in meeting both professional and managerial responsibilities. * Demonstrates accountability for own actions. * Is aware of employees and supervisor?s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures. * Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy. * Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, guests and residents. * Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
*QualificationsEducation/Experience:*
* Five (5) years experience as a maintenance worker. * Demonstrated skills in light carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and equipment maintenance. * Certificate from a program in general maintenance (an asset).
*Skills & Abilities:*
* Ability to multi-task. * Ability to organize and prioritize work to satisfy conflicting demands. * Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. * Knowledge and ability to operate all fire equipment. * Customer service oriented. * Physical ability to perform the functions of the job. * Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carrying heavy trays and items.
*Special Requirements:*
* Must be willing to be on-call. * Must be willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the home. * Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person