Description
Department: Facilities Services
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week / 12 months)
Location: Newtonville
Salary: $79,245 - $86,908 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Date Posted: May 10, 2024
Closing Date: May 26, 2024 at 4:00PM
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The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.
The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant First Nation communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and through history.
All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.
As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the full-time position of Team Lead, Maintenance Services.
Main Responsibilities:
The purpose of the Team Lead, Maintenance Services is to plan and coordinate the maintenance of Board facilities (e.g. architectural, mechanical, electrical systems and projects) by undertaking regular reviews of maintenance processes, products and services. Manage the requirements of related legislation, regulation and Board policy (0e.g. Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Building Code, Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Green Energy Act, Technical Standards & Safety Authority, Electrical Safety Authority). Perform contract administration, field inspections and provide general supervision to contractors and trades while liaising with school principals and regulatory agencies to support school safety and security.
Functions as project manager/supervisor for assigned projects and/or maintenance tasks; administers contracts; supervises contractors and/or Board staff in the field; resolves problems that arise; ensures work is performed according to specifications and quality standards; provides progress reports to supervisors; ensures work is completed on schedule.
Act as liaison with various provincial bodies and assists with the approvals process for all authorities having jurisdiction. Establish and maintain contacts with Municipal administration i.e. Building, Bylaw and Fire Inspectors and service personnel i.e., hydro, gas, water, sewer services.
Submit changes regarding building structure and equipment, both indoors and on school grounds for the purposes of updating Building Operation Manuals.Submit site plan updates to Facilities Services Department for software updates (i.e. E-Base).
Maintain current knowledge of applicable standards, acts, codes and regulations relating to responsibility areas, to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Building Code, Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Green Energy Act, Technical Standards & Safety Authority, Electrical Safety Authority).
Monitor invoices for anomalies and suggest corrective action.
Responds to emergency calls including but not limited to flooding, plugged sewers, poor heating or ventilation, power loss, roof leaks, broken windows, by visiting facility or dispatching service personnel as needed to resolve problem.
Contributes to department-wide planning and development efforts for improvements in energy conservation; identifies priorities for implementation of various utility conservation systems and maintenance service programs.
Maintain contact and provide information between Schools, Facilities Services Management and Supervisors for projects, maintenance requests and budget preparation.
Acts as a regular liaison with Principal, Vice-principal, Custodial Supervisor and custodial staff regarding scheduling, status, quality of work and contractors at the school.
Provides and monitors to ensure an adequate inventory of supplies and material required, prepares material lists, arranges for and approves orders for parts to fulfil responsibilities.
Ensure timely completion of projects to provide schools and Board facilities with properly functioning mechanical, electrical repairs.Attends to problems in order to maintain customer service standards.
Assist the engineering department in assessing priority items to be included in capital budget, and assists in the development of the maintenance budget.
Maintains current knowledge of environmental and building systems, reviews new technologies and evaluates the cost benefits of incorporating them into current operations. Ensures that all staff are adequately trained in the systems being used.
Co-ordinate professional development activities for Facilities Services staff.
Collaborate across functions to achieve strategic priorities and provide integrated solutions.
Plan and support the development of individual team members to effectively achieve goals.
Provide team members with timely, appropriate feedback on performance.
Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures, in consultation with Senior Manager, to embed service excellence in all operational activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
Direct supervision of:
Maintenance Trades Staff
Education & Experience Required:
Post-secondary degree or certificate (i.e. university, college or technical training) completed in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering Technologist or Trade certificate, or equivalent education.
Three to five years of related experience working in a progressive environment (public sector environment is preferred).
Specialized Skills Required:
Expert level skills and experience
In-depth knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, automation and building systems
Specific knowledge of regulatory requirements and codes pertinent to area of responsibility i.e. Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Building Code, Electrical Code
A commitment to service excellence.
Contributes solutions to complex situations.
Effective coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution and relationship management skills
Superior written, presentation and verbal skills.
Working Conditions:
Office and school environments;
Frequent travel, interruptions and distractions;
Moderate amounts of walking, standing, concentration, attention to details, visual exertion, keyboarding, and dealing with difficult people.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal, Apply to Education (ATE), by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to recruitment@kprdsb.ca to discuss further.
We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, at this time, we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Commitment:
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
Persons who identify as women; and
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at www.kprschools.ca (see "Careers" section).
A police record check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire, is a requirement for employment.
Jaine Klassen Jeninga
Chairperson of the Board
Rita Russo
Director of Education
Mark Loya
Superintendent of Human Resource Services, People & Culture
