The Department of Housing and Communities is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
The Maintenance Supervisor leads a team of staff who provide day-to-day maintenance and cleaning services for Housing Services’ residential and institutional buildings. The position supports divisional and departmental management in the development and implementation of annual inspection, maintenance and capital plans as well as renovation budget for the department.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Providing leadership and direct supervision to employees including creating a safe, positive, supportive and engaging teamwork environment, performance management, labour relations, and following up on incidents reported by staff;
- Develop comprehensive inspection checklists based on relevant building code, equipment maintenance specifications, and knowledge of various building envelope systems to ensure ongoing safety and maintenance needs are identified;
- Schedule and complete inspection processes making best use of available staff qualifications and resources;
- Providing compilation of inspections results with reasoning and recommendations as to work to be completed to management for approval of projects and determining specifications, materials and supplies required for each work item;
- Manage work orders/purchase orders/quote forms by allocating to staff to obtain pricing, timeline, and code compliancy within set Government of PEI procurement guidelines;
- Monitor and inspect quality and timing of work completed to ensure it is within agreed to standards and specifications;
- Update work lists to document completed or new work to ensure a completed maintenance plan is available at all times;
- Review monthly financial reports to ensure conformity with approved budget;
- Support the Provincial Manager in the development and execution of the five-year Capital and renovations budgets;
- Receive, investigate and resolve issues reported by tenants in the most appropriate, efficient manner minimizing inconvenience to tenants as much as possible; respond to all tenants’ concerns in a respectful, timely manner; and
- Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of Grade 12 supplemented by Trades Qualification Certificate in carpentry, plumbing or electrical trades supplemented by Red Seal Endorsement;
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
- Completion of program in property management is preferred;
- Ability to use various computer/software packages (including Word, WordPerfect, Excel, AIM, GroupWise);
- Experience performing some supervisory responsibilities (e.g., supervising contractors), Supervisory experience is preferred;
- Good working knowledge and experience with the National Building Code;
- Extensive experience in maintenance supervision and/or maintenance inspection duties;
- Considerable experience working with building tradesmen and building trade contractors;
- Experience in property management;
- Good working knowledge of certified trades and of appliance repair;
- Ability to read blueprints and prepare written specifications;
- Ability to plan and design projects;
- Good working knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the various building trades;
- Good verbal and written communications skills;
- Must be capable of showing empathy when dealing with the problems of tenants;
- Knowledge of Government of PEI Procurement guidelines and processes; and
- Must have a valid PEI driver’s license.
Other Qualifications:
- A good previous work and attendance record and an acceptable criminal record check and vulnerable sector check;
- WHMIS training;
- Medically and physically fit to perform all duties of the position; and
- Basic operational knowledge of – Boilers; Generators; Fire safety systems; Electrical systems and power tools and different door locking systems as well as applicable net zero technologies.
This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.
Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.
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