The University of New Brunswick Saint John is seeking applications for the position of Building Operations Manager with the Facilities Management. This is a continuing full-time (40 hours per week) position with the APT employee group. The position is funded by the University Budget. The salary range for this position is $59,161 - $76,912 per annum.
At UNB Saint John, Facilities Management serves the campus through the planning, design, construction, operation, protection, and maintenance of its physical facilities. The Building Operations Manager manages the day-to-day operations of building maintenance, energy, and grounds activities to provide the UNB Saint John community with an inviting, safe and sustainable environment which supports and enhances an inspiring experience in learning, living, working and research.
Position summary:
- Respond to inquiries and requests for service from internal university departments.
- Provide direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Schedule, assign, review, and supervise the work of all employees within the technical side of the department.
- Provide direct special event setup and maintenance, oversee all maintenance and supplies contracts, evaluate staff performance, schedule staff workloads, ensure operational safety of staff, and provide technical advice/assistants.
- Participate in the development, recommendation and administration of policies, procedures, and process in support of departmental operations.
- At times required to administer procurements and fiscal management activities associated with building and grounds maintenance activities.
- Responsible to plan, organize, maintain, and manage the operations and reliability of the university facilities and general infrastructure systems.
- Establish and monitor preventative maintenance processes, programs, and facility inspection processes for on-going review of maintenance work.
- Responsible for implementation and administering of the building automation systems to help conserve energy, provide direct safety code compliance and provide regular campus inspections while reviewing areas for damage and scheduling the associated work to correct these deficiencies.
- Responsible for scheduling after hours emergency response system along with trouble-shoots and responds to all after-hour issues regarding the operational aspects of the facilities at UNBSJ.
- At times required to design, review and plan new construction and remodeling projects and does related work as required.
Requirements/Skills:
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant area and seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Lean/Six Sigma training considered an asset along with CEFP or EFP designation in Facilities Management.
- Working knowledge of building construction, components and operating systems are essential.
- Considerable knowledge of applicable building, safety codes, standards, safety and fire prevention methods and standards are also essential.
- Ability to perform minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC maintenance is essential.
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written; strong work initiative; results oriented; strong teamwork skills; client focused; conceptual and analytical ability; values people and developing others (adopting a supervisory style that values each staff member) and has strong organizational awareness.
Closing date for applications is September 26, 2022 at 4:30 PM. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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