Manager, Structural

**School District No. 34 (Abbotsford)**

**Manager, Structural & Civil**:
**_The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers._**

**Why Abbotsford?**
Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

**Why the Abbotsford School District?**
Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed.***

**Position Summary**
Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Transportation, the Manager of Structural and Civil will be responsible for the preventive maintenance, repairs and upgrades of the district facilities and Grounds in regard to interior/exterior painting/carpentry/locksmith/cabinetry/roofing/civil (grounds) and portable placements.

The Manager of Structural and Civil will be involved in various capital project work from the design stage through to completion.

This position directly supervises 5 foremen with crews in carpentry, painting, roofing, the cabinet shop and grounds, and will fill-in for the other Managers during absences as needed.

**Responsibilities**
Under the general direction of, and in consultation with, the Director of Facilities and Transportation the Manager of Structural and Civil is directly responsible for the following activities:

- Assist in the preparation of project and departmental budgets; document all relevant information and prepare formal reports/studies as required.
- Assign and supervise trades grounds and maintenance workforce, delegating as appropriate and supervising the trades and maintenance workforce, and delegating the appropriate responsibilities to the foreman.
- Maintain responsibility for the standards of maintenance/repair and construction/renovation work performed by staff, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with district policies, procedures and standards and that all such work is in accordance with related regulations and codes.
- Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and records.
- Establish and undertake regular scheduled inspections of work performed ensuring effective and efficient work performance.
- Assist in determining and establishing detailed specifications for equipment, materials and supplies and submission of requisitions for approval and purchasing well in advance of need; verify that the equipment, materials and supplies received conform to established specifications.
- Maintain accurate inventories for gym re-coating, re-roofing, and interior and exterior painting programs.
- Lead the winter maintenance program, coordinate with staff and contractor services.
- Maintain direct responsibility for the comprehensive assessment of maintenance/repair required, including time, materials and labour cost estimates and the scheduling, control and direct supervision of labour performed. Maintain a thorough knowledge of district facilities and operations.
- Participate in the recruitment, discipline and formal performance evaluations of staff as required.
- Maintain working knowledge of work in progress, making the appropriate adjustments as required ensuring all projects are completed in a timely manner in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations and codes.
- Assist in preparing and implementing new and amended policies and procedures.
- Maintain a working knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations and codes related to the position and the district.
- In cooperation with purchasing department, tender and mange contracts with consultants, engineers and outside contractors.
- Attend and participate in departmental management meetings.
- Develop and implement both long term and short term plans with regard to building and system maintenance and upgrades.
- Establish a turf management program for both natural and synthetic fields.
- Perform all related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Facilities and Transportation.

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**Qualifications**
The incumbent will have a current trade qualification or equivalent, in a trade related to the position or a Building and/or Civil Technologist (ASTTBC) certification. In addition, the incumbent should have five years management experience in a related setting, with knowledge and understanding of carpentry, painting, roofing, minor renovations, paving, traffic technology, hortic