Maintenance Manager

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

Maintenance Manager

About New Westminster Schools

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

**About the Job**:
Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Operations, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for facility improvement projects. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of service and building upgrades, replacement programs and minor renovations in associated fields related to the Annual Facility Grant (AFG), School Enhancement Program (SEP), and other similar funding sources. The key objectives are increased functionality, improved working and learning environments as well as the maximized life cycle of District assets. The Maintenance Manager provides leadership in assigned areas, supports the Maintenance Department in the effective management of resources and assists in the development and implementation of maintenance initiatives in alignment with the mission and goals of the Board of Education.

**Specific Responsibilities**:
Responsible for organizing the work of the department including planning and scheduling, assigning, and monitoring workload and assignments, directing and evaluating the work of employees, and working with external consultants and contractors.

Plans and manages the maintenance, repairs and alterations for district buildings and related equipment.

Plans and manages district building systems, mechanical, electrical, structural, grounds.

Plans and manages district projects from different funding sources (AFG, SEP etc.).

Implements approved policies, procedures, and systems under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Operations, or designate, including systems design standards, compliance with safety regulations and other government legislation.

Provides appropriate training and orientation opportunities for staff within the portfolio.

Involved in the preparation of the department’s strategic and operational plans.

Involved with the development of annual operating budgets and forecasts; monitors departmental budget; reports on variances.

In consultation with Human Resources, administers the collective agreement in relation to staff, including all areas of management function. (Hiring, performance management, attendance, discipline and participation in the grievance process.).

Participates in a consultative process with facility users, designers and management during the planning phase of projects.

Represents the school district on a variety of internal and external committees and associations.

In cooperation with consultants and the Purchasing Department, tenders and manages contracts for service and project work.

Provides recommendations and establishes priorities for related preventative maintenance tasks and AFG (minor capital) projects to support one
- and five-year planning strategies.

Supports department initiatives to control maintenance, energy and labour costs, and initiates changes to optimize operations through work scheduling, sequencing, and manpower efficiencies.

Other duties as assigned.

**Required Knowledge, Education and Experience**:
Extensive knowledge of maintenance and facilities functions supported by minimum 5 years of progressive supervisory/management experience in trade or project management.

Diploma in Project Management or relevant technical field or relevant trades qualification supported by proven experience and additional formal training that supports the key elements of the position, or an appropriate combination of training and applicable experience.

Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, unionized and multi-location environment.

Thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance trades, Provincial Building Code and municipal codes and bylaws.

Strong analytical skills and report writing capabilities and demonstrated ability to use computer software technology.

Excellent managerial, interpersonal, negotiating, dispute resolution and communication skills.

A valid BC driver’s license and business use of personal vehicle.

Application process

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