Manager, Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds

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Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your career at a large school campus situated in a park like setting, in a role where you will be involved in both the management of staff, projects and trades persons? If so, consider bringing your expertise in facility maintenance and operations to this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Education.

About Our Branch
The Ministry of Education is responsible for the administration of four sites that operate provincial and demonstration schools for pupils who are Deaf, blind, deafblind and have severe learning disabilities. The Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch oversees the policies and operation of the schools. In addition, the schools provide residential facilities for the pupils; provide alternative programs as part of a continuum of services offered by local school boards; establish partnerships with school boards, community organizations and other government ministries to improve educational and residential programs; and disseminate information to parents, staff, the medical community, the general public and other interested organizations on issues related to the education of students.

 
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours defines what it means to be a leader by the following expected attributes and behavioural competencies:
• We are responsible for being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• We are innovative for the future by embracing positive disruption, a future mindset and by developing each other, every day.
• We are collaborative by leading with a common purpose, being inclusive and driving people centered outcomes.

Please note: Due to COVID-19, remote work arrangements are currently in effect, attendance at the office will be required as needed.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• provide on-site management of licensed trades persons in the provision of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, general and grounds maintenance.
• plan, coordinate and implement effective maintenance, grounds keeping, construction and renovation projects.
• ensure a safe and secure environment on campus.
• co-ordinate, organize and recommend approval of construction/renovation plans.
• budget, prioritize and manage maintenance projects.

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What you bring to the team

Leadership Skills:

• You have demonstrated supervisory experience to direct, coordinate and schedule work.
• You have the ability to effectively recruit, manage, train and performance management staff.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply collective agreements, policies and legislation related to the work environment.

Technical Knowledge:

• You have working knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire alarm systems, electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems and instrumentation.
• You have sound knowledge of security practices.
• You have demonstrated experience in one or more mechanical/construction skilled trades (i.e. plumber, electrician, carpenter, stationary engineer, project management or site foreman/forewoman).
• You have knowledge of a variety of policies, procedures and legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), building costs/fire codes, local by-laws etc.
• You have the ability to formulate/manage budgets.

Analytical and Project Management Skills:

• You are able to analyze problems and take corrective actions
• You have well developed analytical and interpersonal skills to make sound decisions and maintain good working relationships
• You have project management experience to identify, monitor and evaluate maintenance related projects

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• C-EU-168519/21

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.