FIRST UNITED is a registered charity that has been serving Vancouver's Downtown Eastside community for 140 years. We offer responsive, low-barrier services to individuals who are low income, underhoused or homeless. We pursue dignity, belonging, and justice to meet the daily needs of community members while engaging in systems change work to reduce homelessness and break cycles of poverty. If you're looking for purpose-filled work and want to make a difference in the community, this might be the opportunity for you.

WHAT WE OFFER

Comprehensive and 100% employer-paid health benefits including extended health and dental plan for regular staff, spouses and dependents.

United Church of Canada defined benefit pension plan; employee contribution rate 6%, employer contribution rate 9%.

Life insurance, Long-term Disability, and AD&D.;

15 days of paid annual vacation.

13 statutory paid days off every year and 12 days of paid sick leave.

Professional designation reimbursement.

An inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

POSITION OBJECTIVE The Facilities Manager is responsiblefor overseeing all aspects of First United’s buildings’ functionality andupkeep, ensuring a safe and efficient working workplace by managingmaintenance tasks, coordinating repairs, supervising staff, and adhering tosafety regulations, all while optimizing building operations to meet the needsof occupants within the facility.

This role will be onsite at our location in the Downtown Eastside found at 320 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance and repairs:

Planningand scheduling preventative maintenance activities, coordinating repairswith contractors, managing building systems like HVAC, plumbing,



andelectrical systems.

Safety compliance: Conductingregular safety inspections, ensuring compliance with building codes andregulations, managing emergency preparedness plans.

Building operations:

Overseeingcleaning and janitorial services, managing waste disposal, monitoringenergy consumption and implementing energy-saving measures.

Procurementof supplies and materials

Vendor management: Negotiatingcontracts with service providers like maintenance contractors, cleaningcompanies, and security firms.

Budgeting and costcontrol: Trackingfacility expenses, managing maintenance budgets, identifying cost-savingopportunities. Est operating budget of $300-$500K.

Project management: Overseeingrenovation projects, coordinating installations and upgrades within the facility.

Staff supervision: Leadingand managing a team of facilities staff.

Communication andstakeholder management: Collaboratingwith departments within the organization to address facility needs, communication updates to employees regarding maintenance activities anddisruptions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Minimum10 years’ facilities management experience

Technicalknowledge: Understanding of building systems, HVAC, plumbing, electricalsystems, and maintenance procedures.

Projectmanagement skills: Ability to plan, execute,



and monitor facilityimprovement projects.

Leadershipabilities: Leading and motivating a team of facilities staff.

Problemsolving skills: Identifying and resolving facility issues promptly.

Budgetingand financial management: Effectively managing facility expenses.

Communicationskills: Clear and concise communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Complianceexpertise: Knowledge of relevant building codes, safety regulations, andenvironmental standards.

Abilityto maintain a calm, welcoming, empathetic and professional demeanor at alltimes with staff and with vulnerable and/or marginalized individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS Degreeor certification in facilities management, engineering, or a related field.

Hold a BOMA designationand an HVAC 4th class Power Engineer credential

Experiencein facility management or a similar operational role.

Knowledgeof project management and organizational skills.

Must be able to pass aCriminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).

A clean driving record

Availability to respondto emergency situations after hours.

Management experiencein a unionized setting strongly desired.

Experiencein a not-for-profit environment (such as a shelter, group home, social housingor recovery house) would be an asset

SPECIALTRAINING

Nonviolentcrisis intervention training (NVCI) an asset.

StandardFirst Aid or equivalent training/recertification within first three months ofemployment.

MentalHealth First Aid training an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS Physical conditions:

Work can be physically demanding and sometimesdirty and unpleasant.

Must be able to lift

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