Leader, Trades & Maintenance, Facilities Management

1. Ensures the effective maintenance and operation of buildings, building systems, grounds, clinical and facilities equipment and hardware by utilizing efficient planning and scheduling and ensuring work is completed according to applicable regulations and standards (provincial regulations, infection control, lockout tagout, confined spaces, hazardous materials, etc.). Evaluates technical and operational equipment, infrastructure and system risks and develops short and long-term plans for renewal and upgrades for the designated areas.
2. Monitors the daily work activity of personnel within the assigned area to ensure safety procedures set by the department and regulatory agencies, such as WorkSafe BC, are fully complied with and that work is progressing according to plan.
3. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
4. Oversees, coordinates and manages designated facilities maintenance repairs, shutdowns, emergency response and development projects by ensuring work is aligned with clinical leaders and in accordance with agreed upon timelines, clinical service delivery and operational requirements to mitigate clinical service delivery disruption. Reviews and monitors work progress, making any changes as necessary in alignment and partnership with clinical leaders. Makes decisions on behalf of the Facilities Maintenance & Operations department, to ensure continuity of service, ensuring appropriate communication with all partners, clients and contractors.
5. Leads, supervises, and performance manages designated staff and is accountable for the areas operational planning as well as resource allocation and utilization; investigates work and staff issues and, where necessary, initiates disciplinary action up to and including termination.
6. Participates in the management of grievances and labour relations matters by performing duties such as responding to 1st and 2nd step grievances, consulting with Human Resources personnel and/or the Manager as required, providing information and attending union/management meetings and arbitrations.
7. Recruits staff through methods such as interviewing internal and external applicants, making hiring decisions, completing required documentation and forwarding to Human Resources for processing.
8. Participates in the development of the designated facilities operating budget, identifies cost pressures and maintains responsibility for assigned budgets; provides input into the development of short and long-term plans for the facilities infrastructure, acquisition of capital equipment and supplies, and for the expansion of services.
9. Looks for opportunities to save money, reduce risk, improve process and increase resource utilization.
10. Develops and maintains the department’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including preventative maintenance schedules and plans; reviews and adjusts schedules as necessary according to building system maintenance requirements, budget constraints, and available resources; ensures each scheduled review is consistent with good engineering and safety practices.
11. Procures goods and services and evaluates performance of purchased equipment and contractors.
12. Coordinates major and minor projects by reviewing working plans, drawings, and specifications, preparing preliminary cost estimates, determining resources required such as equipment and supplies, liaising with appropriate trades, user departments and contractors on the coordination and scheduling of construction work and reviewing project work to ensure completion in accordance to plan and adherence to applicable codes and organizational regulations.
13. Prepares reports for the Manager or Director indicating progress of projects and documenting problems such as non-compliance with contract documents, delays and proposed resolutions to ensure projects are completed according to plan.
14. As required, prepares detailed and single line mechanical, architectural and structural sketches/drawings, and tenders for renovation/repair projects as required; provides input into the recommendation of contract awards.
15. Participates in a wide variety of committee meetings by attending departmental, health and safety, construction/project planning and union/management meetings as a representative of the department, as applicable.
16. Maintains knowledge of current trends and technological advancements in the field, including up to date knowledge of applicable bylaws, codes regulations and standards.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Trades Qualification as a journeyman in a relevant trade or Power Engineering certificate, plus a minimum of seven (7) years’ recent, related experience including a minimum of two (2) years direct supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

As required, valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle for business related purposes.

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead and inspire staff, and build a team environment that fosters trust and respect.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer relations, communication and facilitation skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Possesses business acumen and analytical skills to anticipate financial and business requirements and ensure effective use of resources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance and construction projects within a large complex health care environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of working relationships and trades needs in a maintenance department within a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues and develop various options for resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate current computer applications such as AutoCAD, word processing, database, spreadsheet, and maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, health and safety.