C156 - Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician (Full Time)

Number of Positions: 1

Competition Number: C156

Location: Phoenix Center (Main Campus)

Position Status: Full Time

Shift Timings & Days: Monday - Friday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

Reports to: Manager of Operations

Compensation: Grid 15 $28.72 - $30.71

The Facilities Technician is responsible for implementing and adhering to best practices around facility maintenance at our various sites. This full‑time role conducts and coordinates routine and non‑routine maintenance activities for all Phoenix facilities, provides oversight to safety, and performs work efficiently. The technician handles various areas of repair and assists in the implementation of maintenance procedures.

• Promotes and maintains a welcoming environment for residents, guests and staff, maintaining a positive demeanor when interacting with others
• Ensures that Phoenix Society’s facilities are maintained to a high standard of care, ensuring we meet licensing and safety standards
• Provides overall maintenance repairs and project coordination to ensure that work is planned and executed safely and efficiently
• Works with the supervisor and management teams to document and align processes for outside services
• Liaises with contractors for site work that is beyond the scope of the Phoenix maintenance team
• Oversees the development of maintenance procedures; makes recommendations for the development of new and/or modifications to existing procedures
• Performs on-site work scoping and estimating for routine and non-routine maintenance activities
• Assists in implementing improvements to facility performance and equipment maintenance strategies
• Assists in turnaround planning and scheduling as required
• Acts as the on‑site management representative and liaison when the management team is off site
• Responds to maintenance and repair requests, emergency or otherwise
• Proactively inspects grounds, facilities, and equipment to determine if repairs or preventive maintenance is required
• Responds to and plans for completion of maintenance tasks, as requested by managers
• Detects, identifies and repairs building deficiencies in coordination with management
• Completes safety checks and conducts routine maintenance on systems and equipment, including maintaining records of this work
• Performs general maintenance tasks for the buildings, such as painting, power washing, major clean‑ups, event setup/take‑down
• Assists with administrative tasks including, but not limited to, maintaining inventory systems, filing, records keeping, and purchasing system
• Other duties that may be assigned

• Academic:
  Successful completion of Grade 12
• 1 to 3 years of related experience such as facilities maintenance and/or light construction tasks including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and finishing work
• Related post‑secondary and WHMIS training is an asset
• Driver’s License:
  Class 5 license accompanied by suitable driver abstract
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is required
• Satisfactory completion of Tuberculosis Screening form is required
• Satisfactory completion of Employee Immunisation Record form is required
• First aid certification with CPR is required

• English: fluent and able to effectively communicate professionally, both orally and written
• Demonstrated experience in facilities operations and maintenance
• Ability to do work inside and outdoors, and significant physical activity, including heavy lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and standing for extended periods of time
• Computer: proficient in MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet and databases
• Superior time management, organisational skills, and the ability to multi‑task
• Ability to successfully collaborate with diverse personalities and communicate professionally and respectfully with all levels of the organisation
• High energy level, positive attitude, willingness to learn and grow
• Exhibits a professional demeanor
• Appreciative of, and adaptable to, a diverse and multicultural environment
• The ability to function independently while managing multiple tasks and able to adapt to change is an ongoing expectation of this…