Supervisor - Mechanical/Electrical

Position: Supervisor – Mechanical/Electrical
12 Month Continuing Exempt Position

Department: Facility Services Department

Salary Range: $85,260 to $106,575 & Comprehensive Benefits Package

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, this position is responsible for the supervision and management of employees engaged in specific trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical and audio/ visual electronics. The Supervisor of Electrical/Mechanical takes a leadership role in managing ongoing maintenance, new installations and upgrades to deliver safe and well-maintained schools and other facilities for students, staff, tenants and the public.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervision of staff, direct work, establish priorities, and coordinates the day-to-day operations
• Liaise with school administration to address concerns and to maintain safe and reliable facilities
• Assist with the preparation of plans, specifications and other bid documents for minor construction projects
• In consultation with the Director of Facilities ensures relevant regulatory requirements are me
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and compliant applicable regulation and policies
• Monitors operating budgets and provides input and assistance in the planning and budgeting processes
• Tracks, analyzes and provides input to improve key maintenance parameters such as work requests, time to complete, operating costs, purchasing processes and maintenance costs
• Coordinates and directs external service providers and consultants for a variety of disciplines
• Assists in the recruitment, performance evaluation and development of staff
• May act as a representative on the Labour/management Committee or other committees as assigned
• Flexibility to respond to after-hours emergent situations and attend to situations as required
• Occasionally works outside of traditional office hours to supervise employees and contract service providers
• Reviews employee attendance and performance and, where necessary, takes positive action for improvement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment and practices relevant to facility operations and construction
• Thorough knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and computer-controlled energy management systems
• Strong skills in the use of computer software including MS Word, MS Excel, maintenance management and building automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience in hiring, evaluating and directing employees in a unionized environment
• Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, organize and manage workloads and projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Proven ability to make decisions in crisis situations using critical thinking skills and analytical problem solving
• Ability travel within the school district outlying facility locations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships and to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers, and partner groups at all levels
  
  Requirements/Qualifications:
  
  
• Grade 12 High School Diploma
• Valid BC or Interprovincial certification in a relevant trade, or diploma in building technology, facility management, engineering degree or other appropriate designation.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment, including supervising tradespersons involved in facility operations and construction
• Hold and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Review
• Successful completion of an annual Professional Growth Plan will be part of the expectations for this role.

Questions related to this job can be sent to achristensen@sd57.bc.ca