Maintenance Supervisor - Yellowknife, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

Yellowknife, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of all maintenance and construction projects on Salvation Army facilities in Yellowknife.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of Maintenance Plans (10%):

Becoming familiar with the property, facilities, and equipment
Establishing facilities & equipment routines or plans to maximize useful life of the facilities
Recommending to Operations Manager new policies & procedures for improvement in efficiency and safety
Undertaking the maintenance in accordance with the plans

Maintenance and Repair of Property/Facilities (55%):

Identifying facilities & equipment maintenance or repair requirements
Assessing program room upon program participants' withdrawal from program for damages and other maintenance issues and repairing before release of room back to program use
Estimating Cost and obtaining approval to proceed
Obtaining materials and supplies and undertaking the work necessary to meet building codes
Performing basic trade skills of electrician, carpenter., plumber, mechanical, or painter
Identifying the requirement for specialized trades/skills and obtaining the services of commercial tradesman with approval
Responding to emergency situations
Rotating with Operations Manager and/or other operations supervisors to handle afterhour situations
If certified, performing boiler checks
Completing other tasks as assigned

Supervision of Minor Facilities Construction & Renovations (10%):

Preparing plans in consultation with Operations Manager
Estimating cost of project
Obtaining materials, supplies, approvals, and contractors or staff/volunteers to complete the project
Personally completing or overseeing project to completion

Supervision of staff/volunteers (5%):

Supervising staff/volunteers for the completion of building repair requirements
Working with volunteers from within the programs
Assessing potential volunteers to determine existing skills and suitability for volunteering
Providing work experience, skill development, and personal coaching to assist volunteers for future employment

_ _Oversight of Facilities Improvement & Capital Projects**(10%):

Assisting with the planning
Organizing and scheduling contractors
Monitoring the progress of the project

_ _General administration **(10%):

Maintaining maintenance logs
Maintaining records in accordance with The Salvation Army's Accreditation Standards
Filing all contractor maintenance reports
Maintaining and upkeeping of a procedure manual
Preparing purchase order requisitions following established guidelines
Attending departmental meetings
Attending other meetings as requested by the Operations Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of high school plus additional courses in facilities management or equivalent
5th Class Engineer would be considered an asset
NWT Boiler certification would be considered an asset

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

35 years of maintenance/repair experience

Note:
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

The ability to identify maintenance and repair needs and develop a plan to address the deficiencies
The ability to deal with management, other staff, volunteers and contractors with professionalism
The ability to promote and demonstrate collaborative teamwork
The ability to supervise projects, contractors, staff, and volunteers
The ability to operate in a safe and efficient manner at all times
The ability to establish effective working relationship with suppliers
The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, in English
Effective interpersonal relationship building and coaching skills
The ability to problemsolve and manage crises and conflict
The ability to plan working day and work effectively independently
Computer Literacy
Ability to work within the mandate of and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening
Valid First Aid certificate
WHMIS
The Salvation Army online certification for abuse prevention
Clear internal abuse registry check
Participate in mandatory yearly training

Working conditions**:

Working environment is typically a light industrial environment.
Work involves dust, noise, handling of chemicals, paints, solvents, working in confined spaces, on ladders or scaffolds. Interior and exterior working conditions in all seasons. (including winter at 40c)

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Hours of Work: This is a Full-time position based on 40 hours per week. Normal flexible hours of work - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 1⁄2 hour unpaid meal break.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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