Manager, Building Services

Trinity Western University; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university seeks a dedicated manager to oversee custodial, waste management, and pest control services. This role is vital for maintaining a clean and safe environment on campus, ensuring all operations run smoothly and efficiently. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage budgets, and foster a positive atmosphere among staff and students, all while embodying the values of servant leadership. If you are passionate about creating an impactful community and have the skills to manage diverse teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual statutory holidays

Tuition Benefit for courses

Free fitness/gym access

Subsidized meals

Discounts at campus store

Wellness benefits

Free recreational equipment rentals

Free employee parking

Community events

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of custodial experience required.
• WHMIS training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement custodial services for all campus buildings.
• Manage waste management and pest control programs on campus.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and provide staff training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Conflict resolution

Custodial practices

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

2-year diploma

Bachelor's degree

Facility Management Professional credential

Job description

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

Position Purpose and Summary

The manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all daily activities related to the custodial, waste management, and pest control functions of the University, including basic purchasing, staff development, and budget management.

Key Areas of Accountability

1. Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing custodial services for all campus buildings including the upkeep and special finishes and cleaning of all buildings.
2. Responsible for the waste management program on campus and documenting waste stream data.
3. Responsible for managing an effective Pest Control program on campus and documenting data.
4. Responsible for ensuring all custodial equipment is working properly.
5. Responsible for prospective employees, conduct evaluations for direct reports and make recommendations for employment or termination of the same as per university policies and procedures.
6. Responsible for department adherence to all applicable safety requirements and oversight of the same. Provides training opportunities for staff as required to ensure proper understanding of safe work procedures.
7. Responsible for soliciting competitive bids for supplies and services and evaluating for best fit. Monitor the performance of suppliers and service providers on an ongoing basis to ensure contract performance and University needs are met.
8. Responsible for inspecting all areas every week and communicating with staff and faculty in all buildings regularly. Visits Building Services staff in their work area at least weekly.
9. Responsible for preparing the various annual budget requests, submitting them for approval, and generally ensuring that services are provided cost-effectively. Monitors budget expenses and does not exceed budget without supervisor approval. Communicate all unusual or unplanned but necessary expenditures to the supervisor.
10. Responsible for ensuring departmental software is utilized and maximized.
11. Responsible for updating Key Performance Indicators as required to optimize operations.
12. Responsible for encouraging and maintaining an atmosphere of spiritual growth and skill development amongst all staff through weekly staff meetings. Encourages Christian relationships within the community through the interaction of dept. staff with colleagues, faculty, and students. Encourages a prayerful and disciplined approach to the completion of individual daily responsibilities.
13. Responsible for personally acting in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts, thereby living out the mission of the university.

The Person

Skills and Abilities

1. Superior interpersonal and management skills with various staff, faculty, administration and students from different nationalities and cultures.
2. Superior supervisory skills in planning, organizing, prioritizing, scheduling, and implementation.
3. Demonstrated skill in the management and resolution of conflict.
4. Skilled in all manner of maintenance, custodial and work practices.
5. Able to manage and supervise a large service department staff, working positively and flexibly with all areas and departments on campus.
6. Able to plan and prioritize the use of physical and human resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
7. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, both in writing and verbally, including producing clear, concise and professional documentation and articulating ideas and instructions to diverse audiences in individual and group settings.

Personal

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community. A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, and focus. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

Servant-Leader Way of Life: Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

Key Internal Interactions

Reports: All Building Services Staff

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Standards & Requirements

Education: A 2-year diploma is required, a bachelor's degree or Facility Management Professional credential is preferred.

Experience: 5 – 7 years of Custodial experience required. WHMIS training preferred.

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

Benefits Of Working at TWU:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
• Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
• Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
• Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
• Subsidized meals at the main cafeteria.
• Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store and coffee shops, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
• Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
• Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
• Free employee parking on campus.
• Special community events throughout the year.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• A positive Christian fellowship environment.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who can commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law.

We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.