Manager, Facilities Maintenance (Mechanical Portfolio)

Applytoeducation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver School Board (VSB) in Vancouver is seeking a Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Technical Services (Mechanical Portfolio) to provide strategic leadership for district plumbing, heating, mechanical, water distribution, natural gas, vertical transportation, and finishing infrastructure. You will oversee planning, renewal, compliance, and risk management across educational facilities.

The role requires directing maintenance programs, coordinating insurance claims and accessibility systems,

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and mechanical/building services oversight.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for plumbing, heating, mechanical, water systems, gas, vertical transport, and finishes.
• Plan, maintain, renew, and ensure regulatory compliance and risk management of district facilities.
• Coordinate insurance claims, elevator and accessibility lift maintenance, and risk management initiatives.
• Ensure assets and systems are operated, maintained, renewed, and improved safely, cost-effectively, and sustainably.
• Provide leadership through the Maintenance Supervisor and oversee workforce planning, asset performance, and contractor management.
• Support procurement, contracting, and responses to FOIPPA requests related to facilities records.
• Foster stakeholder engagement with internal and external partners.

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 107 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow, of which nearly 5% identify as being of Indigenous ancestry. The Vancouver School Board (VSB), respects, prioritizes, and supports Indigenous ways of knowing and learning.

At VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems. Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts.

Our commitment to students goes beyond academics. Students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging are equally important. We strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we seek to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

THE OPPORTUNITY: MANAGER, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL SERVICES (MECHANICAL PORTFOLIO)

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Maintenance and Construction, the Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Technical Services (Mechanical Portfolio) provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and technical direction for the District's plumbing, heating, mechanical, water distribution, natural gas, vertical transportation, and building finishes infrastructure.

The position is responsible for the planning, maintenance, renewal, performance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-term stewardship of assigned building systems, maintenance programs, and technical services supporting educational, administrative, and operational facilities throughout the District.

In addition to portfolio-specific mechanical and building services responsibilities, the role provides oversight and coordination of facilities-related insurance claims, elevator and accessibility lift maintenance programs, and designated risk management initiatives. The position also supports Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) requests related to facilities records when assigned.

The Manager is responsible for ensuring that assigned building systems and facilities assets are operated, maintained, renewed, and improved in a safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable manner while supporting the District's operational, regulatory, business continuity, risk management, and asset management objectives.

The position provides leadership through the Maintenance Supervisor, Plumbing, Heating, Controls and Painting Services and is accountable for service delivery, workforce planning, asset performance, infrastructure renewal, financial stewardship, contractor management, insurance claim coordination, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports To: Senior Manager, Maintenance and Construction
• Direct Reports: Maintenance Supervisor - Plumbing, Heating, Controls and Painting Services
• Indirect Reports: Plumbers, Pipefitters, Gasfitters, Painters, Contractors, Consultants, Service Providers

Organizational Scope

Responsible for stewardship, operation, maintenance, renewal, reliability, and regulatory compliance of District-wide plumbing systems, heating systems, water infrastructure, natural gas infrastructure, painting programs, accessibility lift systems, and vertical transportation assets supporting more than 100 educational facilities and support buildings.

Contributes to significant operating, minor capital, and infrastructure renewal programs supporting long-term asset management, educational service delivery, and operational continuity objectives.

Decision-Making Authority

The Manager exercises independent judgement within approved District policies, delegated authority limits, and approved budgets.

Responsible for:

• Establishing portfolio-based maintenance priorities and service delivery standards.
• Approving preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Directing emergency response activities related to mechanical infrastructure failures.
• Recommending infrastructure renewal priorities.
• Supporting procurement, contracting, and consultant utilization.
• Evaluating operational and infrastructure risks.
• Recommending mitigation strategies and capital renewal priorities.
• Supporting workforce and succession planning initiatives.
• Providing technical recommendations to District Leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Service

The Manager is responsible for fostering collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include: