- Diploma in Building Environmental Systems or equivalent experience
Background:
- Minimum of three years’ related experience, preferable in health care industry;
- Must have a valuable understanding and knowledge of physical plant, HVAC, plumbing, electricity, housekeeping and laundry procedures, etc;
- Knowledge of business equipment and computer applications, such as MS Office, payroll processing software, etc;
- Bilingualism in French and English preferred.
Personal Requirements:
- Work as part of a team;
- Capable of adapting to different situations and change;
- Keen interest in working with seniors.
FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates overall quality of maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services;
- Responsible for general maintenance and repair of building, grounds, equipment and furnishings;
- Required to maintain the mechanical, electrical and fire safety systems;
- Schedule and perform routine and preventive maintenance;
- Complete daily rounds of the building and grounds to identify areas of concern;
- Responsible for all aspects of human resources within the Environmental Services department including: interviewing, hiring, training and performance evaluation of staff;
- Ensures all staff are knowledgeable of and aware of the regulations, policies and procedures and follow them as outlines;
- Holds regular department meetings;
- Chairs the Joint Health and Safety Committee and ensures compliance with the Act;
- Oversees contractor work ensuring it is completed to agreed specifications;
- Assist General Manager in developing and maintaining the departmental budget;
- Completes audits as required;
- Responsible for delivery of orientation and training program in accordance with RHA and other legislative bodies.