Plant Services Supervisor - Thunder Bay, Canada - Lakehead Schools

Lakehead Schools

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Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

2135 Sills Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 5T2

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AVAILABLE POSITION - (NON-UNION)

PLANT SERVICES SUPERVISOR - 40 Hours/week
One Permanent Position - 40 hours/week (predominately 3pm to 11pm)

**Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Manager of Property Services the successful applicant will:

Be responsible for the supervision of all permanent and casual custodial staff, the courier

system, cafeteria staff and seasonal ground crews.

Provide support to school administration in monitoring the daytoday cleaning activities

performed by custodial staff to reach objectives & standards of cleanliness

Organize and monitor the replacement of custodial staff due to absence, illness, vacation, lieu

time and modified work.

Perform annual quality maintenance inspections at all work sites, and provide technical

information to school administrators for follow-up on identified performance improvements

Manage and monitor ground crew activities (i.e. snow removal, grass cutting) to ensure safe and

efficient operations at all sites, including closed sites

Ensure the security of all Board property and buildings throughout the system
Research data regarding custodial materials/equipment, services and supplies as required

**Skills and Abilities: - Effective human relations, conflict management and supervisory skills

Strong communication, decisionmaking and leadership skills
Ability to work well as part of a team and build strong relationships but also work autonomously
Ability to identify and solve problems in a structured way
Highly motivated with sound organizational skills
Manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected

events

Qualifications and Experience:

2 years of experience in a supervisory role
5 years of experience in the custodial care field with responsibility
Experience working in a unionized environment
Knowledge and understanding of progressive discipline and employee support
Sound understanding of budgeting requirements, and accounting principles
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Knowledge of building and property systems
Driver's license, use of a vehicle and liability insurance as required by Board policy
Ontario Water Ticket would be an asset

Lakehead District School Board
Detailed resumés and cover letter, along with written permission to contact two references,

Record Check dated within the past six (6) months. The PRC does not need to be included in your

Lakehead District School Board thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.

Lakehead District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We provide reasonable
accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation, please contact
may be made.

**Lakehead District School Board