Place Bonaventure- Building & Grounds Maintenance Manager

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Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, Place Bonaventure Condominium Corporation (PBCC), is seeking a Building & Grounds Maintenance Manager to join their team in St. John’s, NL.
Place Bonaventure is a prestigious condo building in the heart of St. John’s, with 61 well-appointed condominium units. PBCC wishes to keep the buildings, infrastructure and grounds well maintained, and the Building & Grounds Maintenance Manager will be key to achieving this objective. The Building & Grounds Maintenance Manager will undertake the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the grounds and buildings (the property), and will oversee the cleaning and cleanup of the property to ensure it is kept at a high standard on a consistent basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience as a building manager, project manager, construction manager or similar role.
• Certification in a construction related trade or another applicable field is preferred.
• Familiarity with building, fire, mechanical and electrical systems, building and workplace safety guidelines, and building codes.
• An interest in, as well as the skills and ability to personally identify, undertake and complete, maintenance and repairs of the Property, so that 3rd party interventions are minimized as much as possible.
• Experience developing RFPs, objectively evaluating responses, and defending recommendation of preferred contractors
• Experience overseeing contractors and staff and identifying issues with work quality or project work deficiencies.
• Project management experience would be a significant asset.
• Ability to develop and maintain an expense budget.
• Computer skills consistent with document development, development and maintenance of a comprehensive electronic filing system for documents such as RFPs and contractor responses, correspondence and policies, as well as development of spread sheets.
• Well-developed time management, organizational and supervisory skills; and
• Communication and interpersonal skills consistent with maintaining a respectful and collegial relationship with and among owners, residents, visitors and contractors.

APPLY IN CONFIDENCE:

Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Tonya Guilfoyle |Senior Recruiter & HR Consultant | tonya@jumpcareers.ca
Jump Recruitment Specialists |www.jumpcareers.ca
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We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodations they may need during the recruitment process.
This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

• Perform regular inspections and assessments of the property to identify significant issues of potential concern affecting the safety or integrity of the buildings and grounds in the short and longer terms.
• At the request of the Property Committee and in discussion with PPMS, will draft appropriate Requests for Proposal (RFP) for major repair initiatives or third-party services at the Property, identify qualified contractors, objectively and methodically evaluate contractor responses to RFPs, and make a supportable recommendation to the Committee and PPMS on the preferred Contractor. The process for contract approval by the Finance Committee and the Board of PBCC will be respected. All written RFPs will be issued by PPMS.
• Oversee the scope and quality of work on the Property by third party Contractors, including after-hours emergency work ensuring that contractors respect the property and its residents.
• Maintain a comprehensive directory with appropriate service description and contact information for qualified trades people and contractors who can be contacted 24/7 to respond to emergency situations on the property.
• Attend to all elements of scheduled maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the property as identified in the Corporation’s preventative maintenance program and monthly inspections schedule, and other activities as directed from time to time. Work with the Property Committee to develop and implement more comprehensive preventative maintenance and inspections programs for PBCC. Ensure that the elevators, mechanical, electrical, fire and all safety systems are regularly inspected and maintained in good working order. Advise the Chair of the Property Committee of any perceived or expected disruptions to the Owner and Resident use of property.
• Use initiative daily to identify minor repairs and other improvements inside or outside the buildings to ensure that the property is aesthetically appealing and in good repair.
• Oversee the onsite daily work of PBCC cleaning staff who report directly to PPMS and identify areas that may require particular attention on a periodic or ongoing basis. Ensure that lawn mowing/trimming and snow clearing are performed regularly and as needed and that snow is cleared from emergency exits, front steps, ramp and walkways including after hours to ensure they are safe and accessible.
• Keep all electrical/electronic and plumbing rooms, utility and storage rooms in a manner that is clean, tidy, appropriately labelled, catalogued and well organized.
• Become familiar with and abide by PBCC policies and procedures and have a general knowledge of relevant PBCC Declarations and Bylaws.
• Ensure that renovation requirements under bylaws and policies of the Corporation are adhered to in relation to major renovations and that contractors’ qualifications are enforced. Additionally, ensure that qualified trades are performing work in units where residents are undertaking smaller projects affecting electrical or plumbing.
• As part of the Board’s complaints investigation and resolution process, respond in an objective and confidential manner to resident complaints and concerns, and take appropriate action as outlined in the policies and processes of the Board and its committees. To maintain an environment of collegiality among residents in such a small living community, it is essential that the Building and Grounds Maintenance Manager maintain an objective, highly confidential and professional approach to residents and issues that may arise.
• During regular working hours the Building and Grounds Maintenance Manager will attend to corporation related business, responding to emergencies related to fire or water or ambulance arrival when notified by residents.
• Develop and replenish as needed an inventory of supplies and products required to maintain the property.
• Provide regular written reports as prescribed to PPMS, the PBCC Board and/or the Property Committee regarding ongoing work, issues of concern and progress on major project initiatives.