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Manager of Maintenance Services - Department of Facilities Management *Reposted*

Competition Number:
143E18R
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Facilities Management
Position:
Manager of Maintenance Services
Contract:
Full Time Five (5) Year Term
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week 
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Term:

5 year renewable term (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)  

The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a Manager of Maintenance Services to work within the Facilities Management Department. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Management and working as part of the departmental management team, this position will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the buildings to provide safe, reliable and high quality physical facilities for students, faculty and staff on the University campus. The Manager is also responsible for the maintenance of the grounds; minor building repairs, and the operation of the Facilities Maintenance Work Order System including regular generating regular performance reports

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and build strong positive relationships with staff, internal and external
customers, while delivering a high quality service
• Manage subordinates including performance evaluation, setting goals and
priorities, preparing job descriptions, hiring, mentoring, training, conducting
disciplinary action when necessary, and assigning and prioritizing work
• Monitor, analyze, and report departmental key performance indicators, benchmarks, and other statistical surveys including regular work order performance reports
• Oversees and utilizes the computer based Maintenance Work Order System to support maintenance, custodial and projects.
• Provides training as required for management and staff. 
• Completes regular quality audits on work performed and work order process.
• Oversees the development, revisions and training  of maintenance division  procedures and work practices
• Manage the work flow of maintenance materials to ensure that they are properly tracked from the Purchase Order to the Work Order or inventory.
• Manages maintenance division needs for supplies and equipment and
recommend new acquisitions 
• Manages grounds maintenance including snow and ice removal
• Oversees the Facilities Management Occupational Health and
Safety program including chairing meetings and conducting required inspections
• Manage contractors completing building and grounds maintenance work on
campus
• Delivers a high quality service by anticipating needs and developing a
reputation for responsiveness
• Assist in the development of the long-term deferred maintenance and capital project  plan in conjunction with the Director and Managers of Facilities Management
• Assist the Director on other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University graduate in Business Administration or related area of study, or an
Industrial Engineering or related degree or related area of study or an equivalent combination of education and study
• Minimum of five (5) years in a related leadership or management position
with strong demonstrated skills in human resources, planning, organizing and
managing employees
• Experience working in an unionized environment and maintenance
management experience would be a definite asset
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance and experience working in an
operational/process related role would be a definite asset
• Experience using computer systems is required.
• Experience with facilities management software would be an asset
• Working knowledge of a variety of government acts and legislation such as
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Health and
Safety (H&S), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Workplace Health
Safety and other applicable legislation would be an asset
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster teamwork
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maintenance supervision requires strong human resource and planning skills to
address daily activities
• Ability to develop and maintain productive interpersonal relationships with
staff, faculty, professionals, and external agencies
• Ability to plan, organize and monitor work activities of self and subordinates;
ability to plan, organize and monitor activities according to priorities,
established schedules and deadlines
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret and evaluate problems and provide
practical, cost effective solutions
• Participates in continuing education activities to ensure own professional
development in the field of maintenance

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr). Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

Previous applicants of Competition # 143E18 need not reapply.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.