Maintenance Team Lead - Roving

BGIS; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to oversee a dedicated team in delivering top-notch facility maintenance services. This full-time role is based in Whitehorse and involves both leadership and hands-on responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facility operations, a strong commitment to safety, and excellent communication skills. You will lead a team in ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Join this innovative firm and contribute to enhancing client satisfaction through effective management and maintenance of facilities. Relocation to Whitehorse is welcomed for candidates eager to take on this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Health & Dental Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Flex & Floater Days

Tools, Boots, Phone, Vehicle & Uniform Provided

RRSP Match Program

Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards & Recognition Program

Partner Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facility operations and maintenance experience required.
• Must have previous leadership experience and trades training.
• Knowledge of fire, life, safety, and building codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Technicians for preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance on building systems.

Skills

Facility operations and maintenance

People leadership

Mechanical and electrical systems troubleshooting

Client-service orientation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma plus trades training

Journeyperson level Refrigeration license

Journeyperson level Electrical license

Journeyperson level Plumbing license

Power Engineering 3rd Class or 4th Class

Tools

Personal protective equipment

Service management maintenance database

Job description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

Further information is available at www.bgis.com

Why BGIS?

• Competitive Wages
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Flex & Floater Days
• Tools, Boots, Phone, Vehicle & Uniform Provided
• RRSP Match Program
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Partner Discounts
• Additional Incentives Available!

SUMMARY

This is a full-time opportunity based in Whitehorse with some travel to sites across YK. Candidates who are willing to immediately relocate to Whitehorse upon hire are welcome to apply.

The Maintenance Team Leader - Roving is responsible for overseeing a team of Technicians in the delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance, routine and on-demand services for assigned facilities. The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the execution of activities performed by Technicians to ensure that work is performed in accordance with established processes and practices and is compliant with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, and fire protection. In addition to people leadership responsibilities, the Maintenance Team Leader also performs and delivers preventative and corrective maintenance as well as routine and on-demand services.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

People Leadership

• Leads a team of individual contributors
• Assigns, prioritizes and monitors work progress
• Monitors execution of activities and performance to ensure timely completion and adherence to all requirements including but not limited to operating procedures and practices, quality, performance and contract response requirements
• Guides, coaches and trains direct reports
• Provides input for performance review

Leads the delivery of as well as performs the following:

• Oversees and monitors the activities and performance of Technicians within assigned facility. Ensures that activities are performed in accordance with established processes as well as internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, and fire protection
• Oversees the proper application and execution of processes and practices to ensure achievement of and adherence to all requirements
• Oversees and performs regular facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems monitoring and inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation, and asset integrity of assigned facility are maintained. Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides recommendations for enhancement and repair
• Oversees and monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs, mechanical and electrical equipment and system monitoring and inspection
• Oversees and maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment
• Oversees and responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical and electrical equipment and systems
• Oversees the maintenance of as well as maintains work order records within service management maintenance database. Initiates documents to obtain formal approval of work required
• Coordinates and assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained
• Coordinates and participates in facility-related projects
• Oversees and maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required. Submits all expenditures on a timely basis
• Provides, participates and supports training, safety meetings, operational meetings, tool box talks, etc.
• Must be able and willing to be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise
• Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through a manner in which work is performed and services delivered
• Other duties as assigned

Work Requirements

• Must be able to be on-call and be available to respond to emergencies
• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment

Knowledge & Skills

• 5 years of facility operations and maintenance work experience
• Previous people leadership experience, preferred
• High school diploma plus trades training and certification
• Ability to lead a team of individuals
• Highly-advanced ability to adhere to processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance
• Highly-advanced ability to maintain and repair building mechanical and electrical equipment and systems
• Highly-advanced building mechanical and electrical equipment and system troubleshooting and resolution skills
• Current knowledge of fire, life, safety and building codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards
• Possesses a high level of environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner
• Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency
• Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

One or more of the following:

• Journeyperson level Refrigeration license
• Journeyperson level Electrical license
• Journeyperson level Plumbing license
• Power Engineering 3rd Class or 4th Class
• Building Operator Certification
• Gasfitter I or II
• Systems Maintenance Administration Certification considered an asset

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.