Facilities Manager

Description

• Promote safe work practices, product and equipment ownership and continuous improvement within the department.
• Maintain a good working relationship with management, staff and all employees.
• Ensure all regulatory codes and permits from the City of Vancouver and the BC Safety Authority are adhered to and are up to date.
• Ensure common area equipment (including door hardware, closers, locks, etc.) are completed to the highest standard.
• Assist in the purchase of materials and supplies within spending limits in adherence with purchasing procedures & policies.
• This role requires participation in the after-hours emergency response on call program.
• Ensure repairs and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, including faucets, flush valves and related hardware are completed to the highest standard.
• Participate and ensure testing of fire and life safety systems, per governing regulations and codes (including emergency generator testing, fire alarm testing, etc.).
• Review and make necessary changes to the operating schedules of building HVAC, security, and lighting equipment to ensure tenant satisfaction is maintained at the highest levels for energy efficiency.
• Maintain written records of equipment inventory, operating manuals, and a library consisting of pertinent data relating to operating equipment and updated building/tenant drawings and plans.
• Monitor tenant construction to ensure base building systems are not altered or damaged and that the building codes are followed by contractors working at the property.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program(s) to prolong the life of building equipment and systems to minimize repairs and down time. Ensure adequate records and schedules are maintained.
• Ensure and maintain an effective water chemical treatment program as per client requirements.
• Ensure all contractors abide by the building rules and regulations as per the Contractor Guidelines prepared by the client.
• This role may require you to be involved from time to time in after hours projects or emergency situations.
• Assist in the proactive planning of future Capital and Special projects.
• Perform and ensure roof maintenance is completed safely, including inspection and cleaning of roof, drains and gutters.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process for the building and ensure to stay in compliance with budgeted costs throughout the year.
• Participate in environmental, health and safety programs.
• Ensure environmental conditions are maintained at optimum comfort levels during occupied hours and ensure prompt, efficient response to tenant requests.
• Ensure that mechanical rooms meet established cleanliness standards while complying with WorkSafeBC requirement and the BC Safety Authority.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, operation and servicing of mechanical facilities and the property in accordance with our preventative maintenance program.
• Responsible for general repairs and maintenance of the building interior/exterior as required.
• Inspect equipment to ensure that it is operating within correct parameters.
• Conduct frequent tours of the building to inspect life safety, mechanical and electrical equipment, and monitor required preventive maintenance measures and/or repairs.
• Manage, review and report on the performance of outside service contractors.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to Client on expense and capital improvements during annual budget formulation.
• Maintain liaison between departments, tenants and maintenance as required.
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and government legislation/regulations.
• Manage maintenance team, and subcontractors to ensure timely completion of building upgrades and repairs, update clients’ primary contact, with timely (minimum weekly) status reports on all major works.
• Schedule, lead, supervise and direct the maintenance team, assign work priorities, determine the extent of required repairs and necessary corrective measures, provide technical training, and ensure personnel maintain the appropriate records; provide necessary coaching, counseling, training, and performance reviews as required.
• Monitor and respond to tenant service requests through Angus Anywhere system and coordinate necessary repairs and services as required.
• Ensure all required documentation related to preventative, scheduled and ad hoc maintenance is completed and maintained as per established practices.
• Maintain strict accountability of inventories and proper storage of supplies, stock, building fixtures, parts, and tools. Order required supplies or replacement items to maintain inventory/stock.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC), BMS systems
• 4th Class Power Engineer with minimum experience of 5 years
• This position requires you to work a regular shift rotation Monday to Friday.
• Must have a solid understanding of maintenance and operational routines of large mechanical equipment.
• Proven computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)
• Must be able to work with power tools and possess a hands-on mechanical skillset
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical & HVAC systems is required
• Experience as a Supervisor or Manager (supervising a team of multi-disciplinary staff) in a mix-use building.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance