Reports to the Director, Housing & Technical Services
Position Summary:
The Facility Maintenance Advisor provides on-site training, trouble-shooting support and emergency response to First Nations maintenance staff in the operation and maintenance of Health Facilities and other buildings including; HVAC systems, boiler heating systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, fire protection systems and controls systems.
Responsibilities:
- Provide “hands on” instruction to maintenance workers for Health Facilities and other buildings regarding the proper operation and maintenance practices and procedures, in addition to HVAC equipment, boiler heating systems, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems and controls systems;
- Monitor preventive maintenance, maintenance plans and asset condition reports to help assure that building maintenance is up to date;
- Assist in developing updating and presenting training seminars, instruction manuals and other applicable training aids that reflect current industry requirements and standards;
- Keep on-going records of training activities for each community and all maintenance workers;
- Conduct field investigations and inspections to identify maintenance work requirements;
- Provide emergency assistance to correct equipment and system problems;
- Provide input into system enhancements or construction proposals to ensure effective and efficient operation;
- Maintain effective working relations with the Tribal Council, Chief, Band Councillors, staff and contracted employees;
- Participation in provision of 24/7 technical support to First Nations as required;
- Prepare and submit quarterly summaries on training reports, deficiency lists, and other documents as needed to the Co-ordinator.
- Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an as and when required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess, as a minimum, Fourth Class Power Engineering Certification or Building Systems Technician Certificate;
- Must possess solid understanding of building construction and HVAC systems;
- Relevant Journeyman Trade Certification, plus experience may be considered;
- Trained in various safety awareness topics, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Operator Health & Safety and Confined Space Entry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES:
- Good communication skills both oral and written;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve issues;
- Demonstrated ability to create reports as required from training visits to facilities and plants;
- Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Knowledge of general construction practices related to infrastructure projects;
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Knowledge of the political, social and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.
OTHER:
As a condition of employment:
- Must have a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and meet STC’s insurance requirements;
- Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector search.
