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manager, building services

Title posted on indeed.com - Manager of Building Services

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Employer details County of Huron

Job details

*The County of Huron's Homes for the Aged Department is seeking a Full-time Manager of Building Services to Join the Team!* *Position Summary: * Reporting to the Homes Director, the Building Services Manager is responsible for planning, directing, supervising and managing all aspects of the Maintenance departments for both Homes for the Aged and Apartments, to meet the standards established by the Homes and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Responsible for the safety of building occupants, visitors and overall condition of the building structure and grounds. Responsible for assessing the building condition and estimating the life expectancy of the building infrastructure. Plans, coordinates, directs and monitors effectiveness of the maintenance department within both homes, ensuring those activities are aligned with the home?s strategic plan, mission, and vision. *What We Offer:* At the County of Huron, we?re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you?ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It?s a great place to work! Learn more about working for the County of Huron: https://vimeo.com/699170923 *Role and Responsibilities:* * Directs maintenance services employees including recruitment, staffing, performance development, scheduling, planning and supervision of work. This includes handypersons and maintenance staff. * Must possess a good understanding of carpentry, plumbing, heating and electrical trades, emergency/fire alarm systems and general maintenance including ground keeping. * Responsible for asset management of building and equipment of the homes and apartments in cooperation with Property Services where applicable. * Responsible for understanding the priorities of a building condition assessment and how to prioritize the tasks to mitigate risk in keeping with preservation of the building and its infrastructure. * Responsible for fire safety and emergency services policy development and training for all Homes employees. This includes Evacuation plans and training. * Collaborate with all departments when planning capital projects to ensure installation needs are met. Ability to collaborate with vendors and service providers in a professional manner to ensure that the full scope of the project is clearly identified and represented * Prepares council reports and participates in council meetings as needed around Capital projects, contracts and maintenance of the home. * Prepares documents and reports related to the RFP and tendering process using the homes policies as a guide. * Responsible for security and building risk management activities and policy development and implementation, including equipment preventative maintenance practices, compliance and ministry audits. * Responsible to identify and implement energy conservation strategies and practices across the homes and apartments. * Participates on the management team to identify issues, bring forward innovations, identify implications of management directions, and implement solutions. Sets and achieves departmental goals. * Supports employees in the implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines, and documentation standards related to environmental services in the homes. * Prepares and administers annual operating and capital budgets for the department including regular reporting of financial status and other relevant statistical information. * Responsible for coordinating an