Supervisor, Facilities

SIX NATIONS POLYTECHNIC (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

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Reporting to the Project Manager, Capital & Maintenance, the Supervisor, Facilities is responsible to oversee and coordinate day-to-day facilities, preventive maintenance and repair work in a safe and efficient manner following recognized industry standards, regulations, and codes, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Facilities Supervisor maintains good order and appropriate service levels by overseeing employees and contractors completing cleaning, repairs and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and associated tools and equipment at Six Nations Polytechnic campuses, contributing towards providing a safe, accessible, clean, and comfortable campus environment.

The Supervisor, Facilities is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:nivalues of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

• Performing maintenance and repair work, including groundskeeping and landscaping activities;
• Cleaning and sanitizing campus locations;
• Moving furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment;
• Handling of chemicals, materials, powered and non-powered equipment and tools;
• Daily removal of refuse and recycling, disposing of bio-hazardous waste in a compliant manner;
• Other related duties, as required.

• Providing assistance in writing scopes of work, technical specifications and guidelines, and recommending sequencing of work;
• Maintaining a tracking system for maintenance and administrative tasks to ensure they are scheduled and completed;
• Participating in staff, Board, ad hoc, ordinary committees and working groups, staff training and information sessions, as required;
• Tracking and monitoring facilities service requests to ensure requests are completed within established timelines and quality standards;
• Coordinating and working with supervisor for the monitoring of material/equipment and supplies inventory and ordering of as required;
• Other related duties, as required.

• Managing the performance and work of Facilities team members including assisting with work when required, and completing scheduled performance evaluations;
• Providing facility supervisory and support coverage at both campuses, as required;
• Training, developing and providing ongoing support to Facilities team members, ensuring that regular one-on-one meetings are carried out and that personal development plans are in place;
• Monitoring cleaning and janitorial work by contractors and Facilities team members to ensure quality assurance and assisting with work when required;
• Other related duties, as required.

• Ensures the safe and secure opening and closing of the buildings, including the security alarm systems;
• Verify that all campus areas, inside and outside, meet safety and accessibility requirements and that all equipment is functioning efficiently;
• Other related duties, as required.

Completion of a formal post-secondary college of one to two academic years in Facilities or Operations Management Diploma.

Over 3 years and including 5 years of experience in supervision of facilities staff and a strong mechanical aptitude.

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to…