Superintendent of Facilities Operations

City of Port Moody; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Port Moody is seeking a seasoned Superintendent of Facilities Operations to lead maintenance and operations of City facilities, including arenas and pools, ensuring safety, reliability and efficient service to the community.

You will manage a skilled trades team, oversee complex building systems, contribute to annual budgets, and coordinate with Recreation staff to support programs, events and public use at Civic facilities.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in building maintenance, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience leading facilities operations teams and managing complex building systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coach and lead staff operating, maintaining and lifecycle planning for the Facilities Operations Division.
• Oversee complex building systems including arenas and pools.
• Support team Supervisors with day-to-day and seasonal activities.
• Lead Facilities Operations team members including recruitment, supervision and performance management.
• Support annual capital and operating budgets for the division.
• Manage maintenance of City facilities and perform risk assessments for public safety.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Project prioritization

Contract management

Emergency preparedness

Budgeting

Safety compliance

HVAC/building systems knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Building Maintenance or related field

Tools

MS Office

Work order systems

Job description

Superintendent of Facilities Operations

Job Number: J0726-0975

Job Title: Superintendent of Facilities Operations

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: Facilities

Branch/Location Office: Recreation

City: Port Moody

Province / State: British Columbia

Salary Range: $117,849.00 - $133,919.00/Year

The City of Port Moody is seeking to fill an exciting new position of Superintendent of Facilities Operations.

Superintendent of Facilities Operations provides leadership and direction in facility operations and maintenance. The position manages a team of skilled tradespeople and other facilities operations team members in the delivery of maintenance to City-owned Facilities including arenas and pools. The position works closely with Recreation team members in supporting programs, events and community use at Recreation Centre’s and other civic facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, coach and lead staff operating, maintaining and lifecycle planning for the Facilities Operations Division for recreation and civic facilities.
• Oversee complex building systems including aquatic filtration systems, arena refrigeration plants, HVAC systems and building automation systems.
• Support team Supervisors with the planning and coordinating of day to day and seasonal activities for the Facilities Operations team.
• Lead Facilities Operations team members including recruitment, supervision and performance management.
• Support annual capital and operating budgets for the division.
• Manage the maintenance of all City facilities and perform risk assessments to ensure public safety. Routinely update the maintenance and life cycle replacement program or equipment and machinery based on life cycle, industry/Work Safe standards and general wear and tear.
• Ensure appropriate support for all Recreation Programing activities related to facilities needs.
• Provide backfill support to the Manager of Facilities.
• Provide field coordination for emergency responses involving the Facilities Division.
• Participate in contract management and procurement processes.
• Consider energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emission reductions and sustainability in facility repair, maintenance and replacement activities.
• Ensure department safety and operating procedures are routinely reviewed and in compliance with industry standards; ensure team members are knowledgeable about safety and operating procedures and drills are routinely completed.
• Coordinate projects, prioritize tasks, troubleshot and problem solve.
• Participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
• Support emergency preparedness initiatives and training as required.

Qualifications:

• Two-year diploma in building maintenance, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minium of 3 -5 years of progressive experience leading and supervising teams in facility operations and maintenance, overseeing complex building systems and ensuring staff and public safety.
• Solid understanding of HVAC and building automation systems, arena refrigeration plants and aquatic filtration systems and related industry standards.
• Experience with contract management and procurement processes.
• Experience performing risk assessments.
• Experience with budget.
• Knowledge of recreation and civic facilities.
• Knowledge of and experience with emergency preparedness initiatives and training is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Skilled in MS Office, work order systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff at various levels.

Please note that employment with the City of Port Moody is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police records check and a satisfactory driver's abstract.

The City of Port Moody strives to be an employer of choice and offers an excellent benefits package as well as professional development opportunities.

This position will remain open until filled. Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.