Manager, Facilities

At SMS Equipment, our Manager, Acheson Facilities is responsible for the oversight of all facilities, grounds and common areas in Acheson and Northview ensuring they are safe, clean, organized and in good repair. The role will manage all improvements and facilitate repairs to ensure building standards and efficiency are maintained or enhanced as well as supervising the Facility Maintenance team to ensure that tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the Facilities Preventative Maintenance Program, such as conducting regular inspections, program modifications, technology improvements and facility design modifications, etc.
• Oversee & audit daily/monthly/annual maintenance schedules of all equipment as requirements change. Reports are provided by Coordinator.
• Conduct daily, thorough inspections of all areas of responsibility whilst documenting and reporting as necessary.
• Review regular inspections completed by the Facilities Team for accuracy & documentation.
• Provide direction to other facility users regarding outages, moves, changes, shutdowns, scheduled and emergency repairs.
• Create and support the development of training and educational programs for the Facilities team.
• Support the Facilities team as necessary in urgent situations, such as building maintenance and skid steer operations.
• Complete the performance review process for the Facilities team.
• Lead and support talent recruiting.
• Lead the bid and tender process with the support of the Purchasing department.
• Manage contractors as per the agreed contract, ensuring safety, cost, and quality management.
• Periodically review service contracts to ensure needs are met.
• Audit the online tracking system to ensure WCB, liability insurance coverage, and training are up to date for contractors.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years experience in building maintenance/operations in an industrial or commercial setting, with at least 3 of years in a supervisor or management capacity leading a team. Other requirements include:

• Possess a general understanding of all facilities operations.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Strong project management skills with a focus on detailed organization, communication and collaboration.
• Agility and patience to manage short-notice requests in a highly reactive work environment.
• Ability to motivate, coach, direct and mentor a team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical building drawings.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, with a focus on problem solving and providing solutions.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, including WHMIS.
• A Facility Management Certification or Administration (FMC/FMA) would be considered an asset.
• Project Management experience and education would be considered an asset.
• A journeyperson trades ticket in a related field within a commercial / industrial environment (excluding residential) would be considered an asset.

As part of our recruitment process you may be required to complete the following:

• Reference Check
• Assessments

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is found.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages and a comprehensive group benefits plan and RRSP matching.