JMH/Upper Canada Child Care is looking to fill the position of Facilities Coordinator at our Head Office location in Markham.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their cover letter and resume to by February 27, 2023.

This is a full time position (35 hours/week).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates and participates in the repairs and maintenance of all child care and corporate facilities. Plans, schedules, and assigns tasks of facilities staff. Manages facilities-related projects including the coordination of external resources. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, and guiding values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Coordinates and maintains day-to-day operations of repairs and maintenance. Oversees and actively carries out repair work, preventative maintenance, liaise with landlord(s), and attend to any escalated critical issues.
• Tracks and manages maintenance requests and their outcome for future planning.
• Assigns and directs tasks to Facilities Technician(s) including the allocation of daily/weekly priorities, ensures the consistent application of organizational procedures and policies.
• Serves as a leader for the facilities team; actively works along side the facilities technician(s).
• Participates in performance management
• Works collaboratively with VP Child Care Programs and VP Administrative Services on the planning of centre projects
• Coordinates the delivery, schedule, and budget of approved internal and external centre renovation projects.
• Participates in the review and selection of facility-related vendors in conjunction with Vice President Administrative Services.
• Liaison with architects, contractors, government officials and boards of education to facilitate approval and development processes (new construction and retrofits).
• Co-ordinates required playground repairs and maintenance and maintains compliance of child care centre playgrounds to CSA standards.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements preventative maintenance programs; conducts annual audits of all equipment and centres to identify deficiencies.
• Adheres to health and safety guidelines and uses protective/safety equipment, as required by any government and company regulations.
• Supports the Vice President Administrative Services in application and reconciliations for funding opportunities related to the facilities department.
• Leads ongoing review and development of operational processes and procedures to ensure efficiencies are gained.
• Ensures urgent maintenance is taken care of in a timely manner
• Orders, delivers, and ensures proper set-up of major appliances.
• Conducts vehicle inspections on a weekly basis.
• Operates forklift when required.
• Provides 24-hour on-call service in case of emergencies.
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Post secondary education in related field.
• Minimum three years of related experience, preferably in supervisory role.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Forklift Training Certification
• A recent Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Understanding of fire and building codes
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and take initiative while working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset.
• Basic computer literacy; experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

- Moderate level of physical effort is regularly required, including extended periods of standing and sitting. Bending, kneeling, twisting, pushing, and pulling, along with lifting and carrying of light to heavy objects required regularly.

- Working conditions include climate-controlled environments with some exposure to disagreeable elements, including heat and cold, and occasional adverse weather conditions for driving.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their cover letter and resume by February 27, 2023.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $57,005.00-$69,673.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-27

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