Manager, Facilities

YBC•Chilliwack, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Facilities reports to the Director, Facility Operations and works collaboratively with all YMCA supervisors and support staff. The successful applicant oversees the facilities maintenance of a YMCA Facility, including the maintenance of all major equipment and systems, HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, etc. This person will be responsible for managing all maintenance activities including repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance schedules for building systems, equipment and infrastructure. The Manager, Facilities is responsible for overseeing and managing the Housekeeping Team and the maintenance of the childcare buses and vehicles. The Manager, Facilities, engages, manages, and oversees service contractors and team members and negotiates service contracts and renewals. This position helps to develop, implement and evaluate policy, procedures and practices related to building services. As part of the leadership team, the Facility Operations Manager participates in leadership meetings and activities.

Requirements

A building Management Diploma or Certificate or Certified Facility Management designation or equivalent in Building Facility Management
Building Trades Red Seal ticket. (Plumbing, Electrician, HVAC, Pipefitter, ETC.)
Minimum of 5 years related experience in skilled trades and/or building maintenance, preferably in one or more of the following areas: Electrical/Plumbing, Operating Engineering/Pneumatics, Mechanical HVAC, Pool filtration/water chemistry
WHMIS Workplace Safety Core Training. First Aid Certificate.
Ability to operate basic computer programs: Microsoft Office in Windows environment.
Knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with related legislation
Excellent leadership skills, results oriented, driven by initiative. Ability to work with minimal amount of supervision.
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with suppliers, stakeholders and members including participants, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills.
Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to the cleaning and maintenance of a YMCA community centre ensuring a clean, safe and well-maintained centre.
Provides hands-on services and direction related to the maintenance, cleaning and laundry contracts.
Directs and co-ordinates all relevant trades people for repairs and maintenance performed on equipment, building systems, refurbishment and capital projects, as required.
Monitors contract services to ensure quality standards are met and contract compliance.
Verify that equipment, materials and projects also conform to applicable standards, procedures, and by-laws.
Develops, maintains and controls cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment expenditures in accordance with the approved budget.
Implements approved facility refurbishment program in accordance with guidelines set out by the Association's Facility Development Team.
Gives leadership to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Ensures the health and safety of employees by implementing safety practices and procedures (including WHMIS) in accordance with Work Safe BC.
Produce annual and semi-annual reports on all building systems, equipment and grounds.
Oversee the maintenance of accurate records.
Provide after hour on-call services for building emergencies as necessary.
Responsible for purchasing of supplies, placing orders, receive supplies, check invoices against orders and goods received, and store and distribute supplies.
Plans and identifies resource needs and liaises with HR for hiring of new staff.
Ensures new employees and volunteers receive role and program specific orientation and training.
Coaches, develops and supports employees and volunteers to achieve excellence in service delivery.
Deals with performance issues using the required steps in the discipline process, up to and including termination.
Set performance goals and objectives and determines professional development requirements
Supervise staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, conducting site inspections, spot-checks, evaluate employee performance and determine related training and orientation requirements.
Participate in and seek opportunities for own continuing professional development
As part of the leadership team, the Facilities Manager participates in leadership meetings and activities
Perform other related duties as required by the Directors, General Managers, or designate.