Nortrax Canada Inc.

Facility Manager- Ontario

By Nortrax Canada Inc.

Dead Line: September 24, 2021

Job Description
 
Reporting directly to the Director of Facility Management, the Facility Manager will work hand and hand with those operating in the facility to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of our properties.  This role maintains our facilities so that they are safe, functional, and represent the Brandt brand well in each market, both to customers and employees.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Responsible for complete operations and maintenance of the assigned properties.
  • Conduct periodic building audits to determine immediate maintenance items, short term and long range requirements and compliance with Brandt standards for discussion with the Branch Managers.
  • Attend all locations within territory to conduct regular building inspections, complete checklists and respond to conditions requiring attention.
  • Responsible for reviewing all open Footprints tickets in their territory, as well as responsible for timely resolution of issues and monthly reporting out to managers by locations of open issues.
  • Whenever possible, perform minor repairs and maintenance (i.e. lighting changes, plumbing repairs, repairs to door locks/door hardware, adjusting thermostats, etc.)
  • In conjunction with purchasing, the Facility Manger will develop and maintain a list of approved vendors by region, reviewing periodically for competitiveness of pricing and quality of service.
  • Oversee all maintenance contracts, service agreements and standing purchase orders, to ensure contractors are in compliance.
  • When appropriate, procure and coordinate the services of local vendors, service providers and subcontractors.
  • Ensure that our staff and contractors comply with building rules and regulations and utilize safe work practices.
  • Assist in the creation of annual operating budgets for the assigned properties and share accountability to the budgets through prudent expending and reporting of variances.
  • Ensure that key building assets (i.e. HVAC, etc.) are maintained to the Brandt standard and report out on condition on an annual basis as part of the annual building audit.
  • Assist in implementing preventative maintenance programs.Monitor the building automation systems in assigned properties where available.
  • Responsible for the general appearance, cleanliness and security of the properties assigned.
  • In conjunction with the manager responsible for emergency preparedness, review and update the Building Information Manual at least once per year.
  • Ensure adherence to all pertinent government regulations and business unit practices affecting this position.
  • Be observant of potentially hazardous conditions and respond accordingly.
  • Engage in best practice for energy and environmental conservation.
  • In conjunction with the Director of Facility Management, develop a personal apprenticeship program for self to become fully familiar with operation of energy audits and retrofits, security systems, fire and life safety, vendor contracts administration and handling environmental contamination.
  • All other tasks as deemed necessary and requested from time to time by Brandt Development Ltd.
 
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
 
  • General knowledge and understanding in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building automation, and fire and life safety systems.
  • Be mechanically inclined, and able to carry out some building maintenance and general repairs.
  • Possess common sense and good judgement in day to day functions
  • Class 5 Operators Certificate, Refrigeration Operator, Engineers Certificate, WHIMIS, First Aid, CPR, OH&S Level 1 are considered an asset
  • Other courses such as BST, SMT, SMA would also be considered an asset.
  • Must be bondable through the RCMP to work in secure areas of the assigned properties
 
Job Location
 
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
 
Position Type
 
Full-Time/Regular
 
Company
 
Brandt Developments Ltd.
 

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