Manager of Building Services

**Job Brief**:
Manager of Building Services is responsible for the overall operation of the Building Services Department, which include house keeping, laundry and building maintenance.
- Employment Status:
**Permanent Full time**
- Union:
**NON-UNION**
- Open To:
**Internal/External Applicant(s)**
- Closing Date:
- Duration (if temporary):
**N/A**

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to **Jump In** with us

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement.

The Human Services department is seeking a Permanent Full-time Manager of Building Services to join our dynamic team at Victoria Manor Long Term Care. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Building Services is responsible for the overall operation of the Building Services Department to achieve high standards of quality service, cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with quality management, legislative requirements and the organization standards.

As a valued member of the team, the Manager of Building Services demonstrates a commitment to the quality of resident care by providing services in accordance with the organization’s vision, mission and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage the Building Services of the home, and all team members in Building Services Department.
- Plans, co-ordinates, directs and monitors the effectiveness of all operational activities within the Building Services Department.
- Planning, directing, training, assigning and scheduling work assignments for the team members of the Building Services Department including evaluating job performance on an annual and ongoing basis, interviewing and hiring team members, and implementing disciplinary actions where appropriate.
- Facilitates department budgets including ensuring sufficient resources/equipment are available through budget preparation, maintenance and the hiring of appropriate and adequate staffing levels.
- Maintaining the building (includes equipment, furnishings and fixtures) in a clean and sanitary good state of repair.
- Maintaining the external grounds; oversees waste management program for the home.
- Ensuring the timely and efficient laundering of linen and residents’ personal clothing.
- Supporting the fire safety program for the home.
- Administering the quality assurance program for the housekeeping, maintenance and laundry services. Supports and participates in quality initiatives by providing input and suggestions for improvement, reporting feedback to immediate supervisor.
- Managing and overseeing the routine and preventative maintenance program for the home.
- Responsible to ensure that the Asbestos Management Plan is followed (if applicable).
- Ensure positive union-management relations by managing disputes and grievances.
- Managing WSIB claims and minimizes negative impact to NEER statement.
- Ensure invoices are approved and sent to the Support Services Office according to set policies.
- Directs and administers the Building Services Department to provide a clean, attractive, aesthetically pleasing and safe environment for residents, team members and visitors to the home.
- Establishes standards and work procedures for the environmental services team members in accordance with corporate policies and the established policies of the home.
- Manages the pest control program.
- Manages the electronic maintenance program ensuring all work orders, equipment, preventative maintenance records and requisitions are entered and maintained.

Manages team members by:

- Recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, performance managing, promoting, transferring and dismissing department team members in consultation with the Executive Director and Human Resources.
- Schedules work required for all Building Services team members to ensure adequate coverage for each service.
- Provides in-service opportunities for all team members to enhance team member performance.
- Ensures orientation is provided for all new team members of the Building Services Department.
- Ensures documentation is on file for all in-services and disciplinary action held for Building Services team members.
- Create and revise basic job routines for Building Services team members.
- Attends all mandatory and pertinent in-services offered at the home affecting the provision of resident care.
- Knowledgeable of the Residents’ Bill of Rights.
- Manages WSIB claims and minimizes negat