Facilities Manager

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 responsible for overseeing all aspects of First United’s buildings’ functionality andupkeep, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment by managing maintenance 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:

Planning and scheduling preventative maintenance activities, coordinating repairs with contractors, managing building systems like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Safety compliance:
Conducting regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations, managing emergency preparedness plans.

Building operations:

Overseeing cleaning and janitorial services, managing waste disposal, monitoring energy consumption and implementing energy-saving measures.

Procurement of supplies and materials

Vendor management:
Negotiating contracts with service providers like maintenance contractors, cleaning companies, and security firms.

Budgeting and cost control:
Tracking facility expenses, managing maintenance budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities. Est operating budget of $300-$500K.

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

Staff supervision:
Leading and managing a team of facilities staff.

Communication and stakeholder management:
Collaborating with departments within the organization to address facility needs, communication updates to employees regarding maintenance activities and disruptions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Minimum
10 years’ facilities management experience

Technical knowledge:
Understanding of building systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and maintenance procedures.

Project management skills:
Ability to plan, execute, and monitor facility improvement projects.

Leadership abilities:
Leading and motivating a team of facilities staff.

Problem solving skills:
Identifying and resolving facility issues promptly.

Budgeting and financial management:
Effectively managing facility expenses.

Communication skills:
Clear and concise communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Compliance expertise:
Knowledge of relevant building codes, safety regulations, and environmental 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 designation and an HVAC 4th class Power Engineer credential

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