Supervisor - Mechanical/Electrical

at  School District 57 Prince George

Position: Supervisor – Mechanical/Electrical
12 Month Continuing Exempt Position
Department: Facility Services Department
Salary Range: $85,260 to $106,575 & Comprehensive Benefits Package

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, this position is responsible for the supervision and management of employees engaged in specific trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical and audio/ visual electronics. The Supervisor of Electrical/Mechanical takes a leadership role in managing ongoing maintenance, new installations and upgrades to deliver safe and well-maintained schools and other facilities for students, staff, tenants and the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment and practices relevant to facility operations and construction
Thorough knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and computer-controlled energy management systems
Strong skills in the use of computer software including MS Word, MS Excel, maintenance management and building automation systems.
Demonstrated experience in hiring, evaluating and directing employees in a unionized environment
Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, organize and manage workloads and projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure
Proven ability to make decisions in crisis situations using critical thinking skills and analytical problem solving
Ability travel within the school district outlying facility locations
Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships and to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers, and partner groups at all levels

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 High School Diploma
Valid BC or Interprovincial certification in a relevant trade, or diploma in building technology, facility management, engineering degree or other appropriate designation.
Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment, including supervising tradespersons involved in facility operations and construction
Hold and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Review
Successful completion of an annual Professional Growth Plan will be part of the expectations for this role.
Questions related to this job can be sent to achristensen@sd57.bc.c

Supervision of staff, direct work, establish priorities, and coordinates the day-to-day operations
Liaise with school administration to address concerns and to maintain safe and reliable facilities
Assist with the preparation of plans, specifications and other bid documents for minor construction projects
In consultation with the Director of Facilities ensures relevant regulatory requirements are me
Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and compliant applicable regulation and policies
Monitors operating budgets and provides input and assistance in the planning and budgeting processes
Tracks, analyzes and provides input to improve key maintenance parameters such as work requests, time to complete, operating costs, purchasing processes and maintenance costs
Coordinates and directs external service providers and consultants for a variety of disciplines
Assists in the recruitment, performance evaluation and development of staff
May act as a representative on the Labour/management Committee or other committees as assigned
Flexibility to respond to after-hours emergent situations and attend to situations as required
Occasionally works outside of traditional office hours to supervise employees and contract service providers
Reviews employee attendance and performance and, where necessary, takes positive action for improvement