Facility Management Operator

**Job Req ID**:656**Department**:Facilities Operations South ZoneFacility Management Operator

**Job Number**:656**Job Type**: Full-Time
- **Location**: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre
- **Job Category**: Other
- **Number of Positions**:1
- **Department**: Facilities Operations South Zone
- **Division**: Engineering and Environmental Services
- **Hours of Work**: 40
- **Union**: CUPE 1656
- **Grade**: CUPE 1656 Grade 009S Skilled Trades
- **Salary Range**: $37.88 - $39.87- ** Temporary Full Time & Probationary employees will receive 5% less than the regular permanent rate of the classification they are employed in, until the completion of three (3) months continuous service or sixty (60) actual days worked, whichever is the greater.**Our Story**:

- Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.- This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.The Role
Is assigned to a number of sites the Region owns in a designated geographical region, and is the lead to those sites responsible to ensure maintenance, emergencies, and deficiencies are dealt with.
- Plans, directs, leads, and performs work for the operation and maintenance of various facilities. This includes delivery of corrective, demand, and preventive maintenance, rejuvenation, and restoration work associated with building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental systems, building envelope and surrounding grounds, parking lots, and roadways at corporate facilities and sites (including social housing) to meet requirements for a safe and reliable workplace. Is responsible for tree trimming, weeds, snow removal, and fire hydrant repair work orders.
- Provides technical and operational advice to other divisional staff. Assigns, delegates, directs, coordinates, and oversees work performed by contractors and students. Assigns, delegates, coordinates, and oversees work performed by other staff.
- Duties/Responsibilities
- Is first on site and determines who should do the work (self, staff, or contractor). After determining best approach, executes or directs schedulers on who is best to perform the work. Trains others, and assigns, delegates, coordinates, and oversees work completed by staff, students, and contractors.
- Ensures the completion of and carries out complete maintenance duties and breakdown service on building systems and operating equipment, including but not limited to: HVAC and associated water treatment systems, air handling and exhaust systems, make-up air equipment, steam and hot water boilers and equipment, emergency generators, suspended unit heaters, circulation pumps, electronic and humidification systems, sump and sewage pumps, automatic overhead doors, pressure washers, hot water recovery systems, chillers and cooling tower systems, building security systems, geothermal and fire and life safety systems.
- Assists to develop a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. Implements and maintains the program and recommends adjustments in scope and frequency. After determining best approach, executes or directs schedulers on who is best to perform demand and preventive maintenance work orders. Assigns, delegates, coordinates, and oversees work completed by staff, students, and contractors.
- Develops work plans and reviews site conditions, considering proximity to utilities, properties, and other factors. Assists supervisor to plan and schedule annual programs and set priorities. Reviews daily work and provides updates regarding process. Makes operational, maintenance, and prioritization decisions regarding complex systems.
- Organizes and sets up own work, including site and equipment clean up, circle checks, building sites. Collaborates to develop and maintain procedures for building maintenance.
- Performs demand, corrective, emergency, and environmental maintenance, and repairs building operating equipment (e.g., bearings, pumps, motors, fans, pulleys, shafts; plumbing and electrical) according to license. Investigates requests, develops work plans, and recommends resources and level of coordination and effort following approved guidelines. Determines labour hours and parts and material requirements. Sources and procures parts, materials, and consumables from standing contracts and suppliers. Retains contractors per guidelines when required. Plans, directs, and leads work plans to completion to ensure efficient, coordinated jobs.
- Takes a lead