Permanent Full-Time Facilities Foreman - East Service Area (OOS)

South East Cornerstone Public School division is seeking a full-time permanent Facilities Foreman for our Arcola or Moosomin maintenance shop locations. Reporting directly to the Manager of Facilities the Facilities Foreman provides support to the Journeyman employees Facilities Technicians and contractors through efficient task coordination facility management techniques and evaluation.

Term:
Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon

End Date:

Tenure:
Permanent

Hours of Work:
Equivalent to8 hours per day 40hours per week

Duties:

The Facilities Foreman shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:

• Develop implement and maintain a preventative maintenance program for the responsible facilities.
• Review and recommend the renovation replacement decommission of existing facilities.
• Maintain and control adequate inventory & maintenance supplies.
• Ensure that Department purchasing follows the guidelines established by the Board.
• Assist with the overall coordination of capital projects and renovations to existing facilities.
• Attend all site meetings at which the architect general contractor and sub-contractors are in attendance.
• Provide leadership including planning hands-on completion of tasks coaching evaluating and rewarding.
• Develop and maintain a positive working rapport with School Administration staff and the public.
• Maintain awareness of technical developments and advancement in practices equipment and materials.
• Maintain awareness of codes and regulations by conversing with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Advise the facility operating staff of the safe efficient operation of school building systems.
• Supervise contractors who may be engaged to perform maintenance work for the Division.
• Provide leadership in emergencies which may involve emergency call-outs to repair and secure buildings.
• Promote safe work practices within the workplace.
• Conduct failure analysis on building and equipment where applicable.
• Ensure that yard maintenance snow clearing parking lots lanes and repairs of all play structures are carried out.
• Recommend in the area of energy management and potential cost saving measures.
• Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to an educational setting that provides services to children.
• Prepare reports as required by the Operations Supervisor. (IE. Budget cost estimates planning)
• Be knowledgeable about and supportive of Administrative Procedures and directives.
• Be willing to engage in lifelong learning with respect to professional development training in-service and courses of study.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the Facilities Operations Supervisor.

Required Education Knowledge Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of Grade 12 diploma from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Board of Education or General Educational Development (GED) is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years experience performing building maintenance or facility operation skills.
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience related to building maintenance or facility operation.
• Facilities Management or Journeyman status in any of the related trades would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of building systems trades and materials including electrical plumbing HVAC carpentry painting flooring and grounds
• Knowledge of policies practices and procedures governing construction renovations and maintenance of facilities
• Knowledge of Fire & Building Codes as well as fire/safety system requirements
• Valid Firemans Fifth Class or higher Engineers Certificate is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• If required to operate a Division owned vehicle must provide copy of drivers license.
• Complete education of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 2015 (WHMIS)
• Knowledge of computer software including MS Office and related programs.

Salary & Benefits:

• Full benefit package
• Employer matched defined benefit pension plan
• Salary range: $40.89 - $47.03 per hour

For Further information contact:
Jim Swyryda Manager of Facilities
Phone:
Email:

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 400 Appendix: Criminal Record Checks.

Application Procedure:
Accepting online applications only.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.