Maintenance Manager
Lac Ste. Anne Foundation
Internal/External Posting
MAINTENANCE MANAGER – Full Time (40 Hours/week)
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Maintenance Manager will lead and guide the organization’s maintenance directives and site-specific maintenance teams in facilitating general building and property maintenance, asset management, preventative maintenance, contract and project management within the organization. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the maintenance staffing, succession planning, maintenance budget and cost controlling and executing initiatives outlined in the organization’s strategic plan.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Leadership and Strategy
• Responsible for leading and developing the properties maintenance teams by setting clear expectations, performance managing, promoting continuous improvement and training and development
• Responsible for ensuring an adequate staffing and succession plan is made for each site and employees are adequately trained for the work they are performing
• Oversee the development and execution of a communications plan for the maintenance personnel to ensure information is flowing from sites to head office and circulated accordingly
• Complete, review and develop short-term and long-term strategies relating to the Facility Conditions Index for all company operated building
• Develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and practices as it relates to maintenance and property management
• Accountable for developing and executing operational plan relating to property management and maintenance as identified by board directed strategic plan
• With the Site Managers, accountable for creating, implementing and managing the maintenance operating budget and costs for each assigned site
Quality
• Develop, review and compare key performance indicators for facility management services, monitoring and addressing areas for improvement
• Assess current maintenance management systems, service delivery, service satisfaction and subcontractors to determine effectiveness, establish best practices and strive for continuous improvement
• Ensure facilities are compliant with applicable codes, regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Life Cycle Management (Buildings & Assets) – in conjunction with senior leadership and using a systematic process of deploying, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing of assets cost-effectively, makes provision for the replacement of fixed life-expectancy capital items and for the construction of new projects or the upgrade of existing items, etc.
• Prepare business cases with supporting documentation regarding significant capital improvements and purchases
Maintenance and Operations
• Manage and oversee the assessment, operation, maintenance and modification of the building and its internal and external systems and components
• Responsible for the managing the contracts for subcontractors and trades people working on building related tasks ensuring developing contract scope, assuring competent contractors are selected, negotiating contracts and all appropriate documentation is obtained
• Maintain LSAF vehicles; licensing, annual service schedule
Project Management
• Assist in project management responsibilities for new construction and building renovations including participation in the design, construction management and commissioning
• Communicate, plan and schedule contractor, subcontractors and inspections to effectively manage security, maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, ventilation, heating, cooling, fire prevention, elevator maintenance and other daily activities
Health, Safety and Environment
• Assist in the managing and supporting of the organization’s emergency preparedness program including but not limited to, risk management of assets and equipment and emergency response plans and procedure
• Support and contribute to the organization’s business continuity program
• Contribute to the organization’s commitment to improving its impact on the environment through day-today operations, suggestions on improving existing buildings and researching innovative ways to be a greener organization with our new and existing buildings
• Evaluate and manage all assets and their life cycle to develop a plan to systematically strategize the future needs for our buildings
• Oversee the development and implementation of safety management systems and preventative maintenance programs within their area of responsibilities
• Support all safety management systems and promote safety culture throughout the organization
Qualifications
• Building trades certification, power engineering certification and/or facility management or a related is required
• Mechanically inclined with a basic working knowledge of construction, building materials, electricity, heating and cooling systems, carpentry, plumbing, painting and preventative maintenance
• 5 – 10 years’ experience managing buildings, people, projects and/or facilities is essential
• Construction/project management experience would be an asset
• Understanding of building systems (BMS) and building communication systems
• Strong leadership skills along with a proven focus on mentoring and motivating an employee base of professionals
• Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to LSAF’s industry
• Knowledge of fiscal management, risk management, business finance, capital funding, contracts and partnerships
Working conditions
• Primary work location will be in the Administration office located in Mayerthorpe, however, due to the nature of the organization and its geographical area of responsibility, work locations can vary.
• Travel will be required, a Foundation owned vehicle will be provided.
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday forty (40) hours per week, but additional hours may be required as needed to attend meetings and/or respond to emergencies
Lac Ste. Anne Foundation offers a very competitive salary and attractive benefit package. Closing date Friday November 22, 2024 at 4:00p.m or until a suitable applicant is hired.
Submit resume to:
Lac Ste. Anne Foundation
Attn: Christine Lafreniere, Administrative Clerk
PO Box 299
Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0
Fax: 780-786-4810
Email: adminclerk@lsaf.ca
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
