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Supervisor of Maintenance and Facilities
Chinook Education Centre
Competition #3953
Chinook School Division requires a Supervisor of Maintenance and Facilities at the Chinook Education Centre in Swift Current. As a key member of the facility leadership team, the Supervisor of Maintenance and Facilities is responsible to the Manager of Facilities for implementation of the preventative and general maintenance for all school division buildings and grounds.
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Chinook School Division is proud to serve over 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.
Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in Successful candidates are expected to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
- present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
- identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity and;
- take meaningful action.
The Supervisor of Maintenance and Facilities shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not restricted to, the following:
- Dealing tactfully with students, staff and the public;
- Assisting in plant operations and maintenance budget development;
- Assisting with preparation of the three-year Preventative Maintenance and Renewal plan
- Planning and implementing preventative maintenance programs for school division facilities;
- Planning and implementing maintenance programs for the mechanical, electrical, and building systems;
- Maintaining maintenance programs for grounds and yard site development;
- Supporting schools with training for routine maintenance and cleaning on division facilities and grounds;
- Working with contractors to provide and receive tenders for minor renovation projects;
- Working with web based Facility Asset Planner program and work order systems;
- Promoting the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division;
- Providing maintenance services in appropriate trade areas;
- Maintaining awareness of technical developments and enhancement in practices, equipment, supplies and materials; maintain awareness of codes and regulations and converse with inspectors for regulatory agencies within the area of accountability;
- Supervising and evaluating maintenance staff;
- Supporting facility operators, custodians and other facility staff with cleaning products, equipment and building systems.
- Working safely in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and good trade practices;
- Performing other duties as may be required or assigned by the Manager of Facilities.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Completion of post secondary education in a discipline related to a facility trade, facility maintenance, business administration, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in administration and maintenance;
- Completion or willingness to obtain and maintain Fireman’s Level Boiler Operator certificate;
- Possess and maintain a valid Class V driver's license and acceptable driving abstract;
- Previous experience managing, supervising and evaluating employees;
- Previous experience planning and coordinating projects with contractors and major building trades;
- Previous experience in the operation and maintenance of building system controls;
- A good understanding of building design and associated building components;
- General knowledge of facility regulations and applicable codes (I.e. National Building Code, National Fire Code, National Plumbing Code, National Energy Code, etc.);
- The ability to accurately assess and read blueprints;
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace, including related tools and applications;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task to resolve conflicts between competing priorities;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Good physical condition: Able to do heavy work (exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).
Benefits:
- Pay range: $85,393 to $107,352 per year
- Employee benefit package including defined-benefits pension plan (lifetime guaranteed pension based on years of service)
- Positive work environment
Please submit your application electronically via Apply to Education including a cover letter addressed to Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources (indicating competition #3953), a résumé, complete with three references and any supporting documents by January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM. For more information about this position please contact Devin Martens, Manager of Facilities at (306)778-9200.
Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search.
While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer
