Maintenance Coordinator

**Division**: Long Term Care **Temporary Duration**: Approximate Duration: 6 - 12 months **About Us**: Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses. At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara. For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario. **Don’t have every qualification?** **JOB SUMMARY**: Perform general building and property maintenance. Maintain HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, emergency systems and equipment. Coordinate the day to day operation of the maintenance department under the direction of Building Services Management and/or Administrator or designate. **QUALIFICATIONS**: **EDUCATION**: - Grade 12 or equivalent - Diploma in Building Environmental Systems (BES) Operator Class I & II or equivalent educational program. - Equivalent combination of education and 10 years Long Term Care building maintenance experience may be considered. - Recognized training or education in one of the electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades is required and carpentry would be an asset. - Gas Technician 2 Certification would be an asset. **KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE**: - Completion of at least of 1 year current related experience in building maintenance preferably in a Long Term Care setting. - Be familiar with relevant codes, e.g., building code, fire code, electrical code, etc. - Additional job related courses preferred. - Must have a good understanding and knowledge of emergency procedures. - Must have working knowledge of relevant computer systems. **SKILLS**: - Must be able to communicate effectively with service contractors, trades people, staff, residents and families. - Must be familiar with maintenance management systems (MMS). **SPECIAL CONDITIONS**: - In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate - Condition of Employment - Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted class "G" license for the class of the vehicle operated - Condition of Employment - Must have a good attendance record. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Perform a complete range of preventive and regular maintenance in the Home and on the grounds as per applicable legislative requirements and Building Services department policies and procedures. - Sets priorities for preventative maintenance work requisitions, maintenance requisitions and scheduled work. - Run and maintain emergency generator and log all tests and service performed. - Perform work in adherence with legislative bodies and as directed by Building Services Management, e.g. Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Electrical Safety Authority, Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Technical Standards Safety Authority, Environmental Protection Act, etc. - Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual inspections of systems and equipment as per legislative requirements and Building Services policies and procedures. - Perform preventive maintenance and maintain life safety systems, e.g. fire alarm, nurse call systems. - Notify Building Services Management of critical equipment failures and major expenditures. - Operate full range of hand tools both powered and manually operated as may be required. - Communicates and liaises with Administrator and managers regularly as needed. - Maintains adequate supplies and equipment for the maintenance department. - Provide budget information (Dept. ID and Account) when requisitioning goods or service. - Attends Home and Regional Committee meetings as required. - Meets with Fire Department, Hydro, etc. as required. - Assists in the orientation and tra