Job Description
The Building Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of building, systems, equipment, and grounds. The role will also complete a broad range of activities, in a variety of areas such as electrical, mechanical, and plumbing, to ensure the building and its assets are maintained to exceptional standards.
Required Skills
Position Responsibilities
• Manage all aspects of the facilities to ensure operations run smoothly and productivity is improved
• Create maintenance schedules and maintenance budgets and utilize external subcontractors or internal resources to complete work
• Conduct weekly facility walkthroughs to monitor and respond to safety, cleanliness, lighting, maintenance, and general repair issues
• Prepare documentation of walkthrough results and follow up for remediation
• Diagnose repair and maintenance issues and perform preventative maintenance and repairs with plumbing, light fixtures, equipment, small painting jobs, etc.
• Respond to system and equipment failures and perform timely repairs
• Source external contractors through negotiation of terms, quote the service work, and manage the contractor relationship
• Coordinate with subcontractors to complete complex maintenance and repairs and oversee their work to ensure compliance
• Responsible for proper inventory of equipment, materials, supplies and requisition
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to complete maintenance and repair functions
• Maintain strong knowledge of fire alarm system, CCTV, power generator, HVAC systems, and facilities structures
• Oversee operation of building’s emergency systems and perform regular fire alarm drills, and security checks
• Ensure all facilities are up to code and compliant with relevant legislations
• Perform regular property inspections of common areas, building exteriors, landscape, and company vehicles and document results of same
• Operate grounds-keeping power equipment (e.g., snow blower, tractor, grass cutter, and trimmer) to maintain external property
• Complete indoor and outdoor work throughout the year, including rooftop work, as required
• Ensure safety of all internal and external building areas free from real or potential hazards and perform regular safety checks
• Ensure appropriate documentation of Fire and Health & Safety inspections and appropriate maintenance and service intervals for all property and maintenance related assets
• Ensure full compliance with applicable regulations including but not limited to Fire Regulations, Accessibility, Municipal By-Laws, etc.
• Train other members of the maintenance team
• Liaise with The Heritage maintenance/property management as required
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary to ensure the safety of staff and guests
• Train internal and external workers on company policies and safety procedures in order to comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Education Required
• High school diploma or completion of a craft apprenticeship or an equivalent is an asset
• Post-Secondary education is an asset
Experience Required
Qualifications & Skills
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in building maintenance is required
• Lead a disciplined lifestyle, consistent with KRT’s statement of faith
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, security systems, construction processes
• Advanced knowledge of local, provincial, and federal electrical, building, construction, and fire codes
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Power point, Excel) • Ability to perform general maintenance and repair work
• Ability to perform routine to complex repairs, e.g., caulking, drywall, plumbing, electrical including replacing light fixtures, roofing, HVAC/mechanical
• Ability to comprehend and clearly communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
• First Aid skills or certificate are considered an asset
• Proactive and highly self-motivated, able to work independently and lead a team
• Basic managerial skills (planning, organizing)
• Collaborative team player
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks under aggressive timelines
• Physical ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Building Maintenance Supervisor, Kennedy Road Tabernacle