Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, this working trade’s position oversees all aspects of the facilities maintenance program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assigns and supervises the work of staff assigned to the maintenance program for facilities; supports management in regards to the work performance of staff.
• Assigns and tracks facility preventative maintenance and general maintenance requests using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS, e.g.TMA etc.)  
• Assists the Facilities Maintenance Manager with developing work plans and budgeting for the maintenance program. 
• Assists the Facilities Maintenance Manager with defining and prioritizing maintenance work. 
• Participates in weekly meetings with Facilities Maintenance Manager to discuss weekly job planning and prioritization. 
• Assists with the identification and development of standard operating practices. 
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities. Ensures a corporate approach to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon’s administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures.
• Reviews and approves all time sheet entries (TSE) for trade staff.
• Acts as the Facilities Maintenance Manager as required.
• Performs work of assigned staff within bounds of training and experience.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience Requirements
• Grade 12 Education
• Possession of an Interprovincial Red-Seal Journeyperson Certificate in Carpentry, Electrical, or Plumbing 
• Five years’ journeyperson experience in commercial construction or industrial plant field plus two years' supervisory experience. 
• Possession of or ability to obtain, a recognized Maintenance Work Management Certificate and courses on Production and Operations Management and Human Resources Management, or a BOMI – Facilities
• Management Certificate or System Maintenance Administrator designation within two years after the date of hire.
• Preference will be given to a qualified journeyperson for the same trade group that the supervisor position will oversee.
• Possession of an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate would be considered an asset. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid, recognized first aid and CPR certificates. 
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence. 
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of practices related to the care and operation of equipment and materials used in facility maintenance. 
• Knowledge of safety procedures associated with working with hazardous products, including knowledge of confined space procedures and WHMIS. 
• Knowledge of and ability to work with CMMS systems, and identify and track key performance indicators, etc. 
• Ability to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work site. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties. 
• Advanced computer skills using word-processing, spreadsheet and other data-processing software.