EAB-P1 - Qualifications, Duties and Responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor

Immediate Supervisor:  Secretary Treasurer (See Procedure DBA)

Qualifications

1. High School Graduation

2. Knowledge or experience in reading blueprints

3. Experienced tradesperson with knowledge and skills in other applicable trades

4. Ability to work flexible hours as required

5. Demonstrated administrative skills, including the supervision and evaluation of staff

6. Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills;

7. Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all the buildings, grounds, and facilities of the Division.  He/she provides leadership and direction for custodial services that ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Give leadership and direction to all functions related to equipment, property, and facilities management for the Division, as these functions pertain to staff, grounds, buildings, custodial, and maintenance services.

2. Consult with the Secretary Treasurer on the annual budget estimate and statistical data for the maintenance department.

3. Administer Board policies related to facilities and maintenance services, and when requested, report to the Board as required.  Ensure that all Manitoba Education forms and reports, including the Five Year Capital Plan, are prepared and submitted on a timely basis.

4. Assume responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of all facilities' non-professional staff, and recommend the employment, transfer, termination, promotion, or demotion of staff.

5. Assume responsibility for the overall supervision, development and maintenance of equipment, property, and facilities of the Division as these functions pertain to repair, alterations, renovations and general upkeep.

6. Purchase or supervise the purchase of the necessary items to efficiently maintain property and equipment and ensure that said purchasing is carried out in accordance with the purchasing and tendering policies of the Division.  (See also DK, DKD)

7. Establish criteria for the assignment of workloads and on the basis of these criteria plan, organize, and schedule the workloads of all staff under supervision.

8. Provide policy guidance and direction to staff under supervision to ensure that their conduct and appearance is aligned with approved standards and regulations.

9. Oversee capital projects as they develop, including the annual review of the Five-Year Capital Plan. (See also Section F)

10. Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations and participate in the activities and the work of such organizations, as approved by the Board.

11. Assist with the monitoring of the roof maintenance, fire prevention, water disinfection, custodial and playground inspection programs through the provision of reports, photographs and reports of conditions.

12. Assist in maintenance and custodial in-service and training programs as required.

13. Provide information to support the maintenance schedules, replacement and loss prevention programs of the division for equipment, boilers, air handling units and HVAC systems to minimize breakdowns.

14. Provide input into the safety programs of the division by observing practices and conditions, deficiencies and concerns.

15. Assume other responsibilities and perform other related duties as requested by the Secretary Treasurer.