Manager of Facility Services - Maintenance

Red Deer Public; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Alberta seeks a Facilities Coordinator to manage operations and maintenance programs. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, previous experience in facility management, and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive salary range of $83,908 to $102,927 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills in a unionized environment.
• Previous project management experience is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee maintenance programs effectively.
• Manage daily activities of facilities staff.
• Supervise and support trades staff in various tasks.
• Manage budgets and purchasing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Journeyperson certification

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Permanent Full-Time

37.5 hours weekly

Salary range is $83,908 to $102,927 annually

Reporting to the Director of Facility Services, this position is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of unionized employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of RDPSD Facilities. As a leader in the Division's Facilities Department this position will spend a considerable amount of time on project management, plan reviews, and handling complex technical issues as well as daily supervision of unionized trades staff.

Key Duties

• Plan, organize, and oversee an efficient operations and maintenance program.
• Manage day-to-day activities of facilities staff, including prioritizing maintenance issues.
• Respond to after-hours calls.
• Continuously monitor equipment and systems to anticipate issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate and lead projects that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Supervise and support Facilities Trades staff.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of maintenance personnel.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment in a fast-paced setting.
• Develop project timelines and documentation to track progress of approved initiatives.
• Liaise with school-based administrators and attend project handover, operations, and planning meetings.
• Provide general support to the Operations team to ensure smooth execution of tasks.
• Manage budgets, job costing, and purchasing activities.
• Order materials and supplies efficiently.
• Oversee and enforce safety programs at all job sites and within the facilities department.
• Administer contracts for recurring services
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Present The Following Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Previous Facility Management experience in a unionized environment
• Previous Project Management Experience
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Training and advanced working knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to promote and maintain effective work relations with school division staff, students and the public
• Completion of high school is mandatory, post secondary education is desirable
• Journeyperson certification is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract
  
  

For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our website at:

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Application Process

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Please note that applications submitted in person, email or fax are no longer accepted. A resume, cover letter and list of references are required for all applications.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees. We reserve the right to contact your most recent employer.