Facilities Lead Hand

The Facilities Lead Hand is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of relevant staff in the maintenance and repair of government infrastructure as well as physical assets, i.e. buildings, roads, grounds, and equipment.  The Lead Hand is also responsible for maintaining or coordinating the maintenance of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and any other related systems which are a part of government infrastructure.

The Maintenance Lead hand is accountable for:

• Leads the maintenance department in the operation and maintenance of HFN owned assets
• Assist in development and implementation of asset management systems.
• Establishing work priorities for team and initiate changes to workload as needed.
• Maintaining confidentiality and neutrality at all times.

Job Duties:

• Plan, schedule, prioritize and manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of HFN owned assets, including but not limited to buildings, buildings systems, equipment and vehicles.
• Operation of equipment when required, skid steer, excavator, etc.
• Perform mechanical duties within acquired skillset.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors or consultants to perform maintenance related activities as required.
• Manage, organize and resolve unexpected factors and conditions such as staff issues, equipment breakdown, building system failures, weather conditions, problems, complaints, etc.
• Coordinate with Human Resources in the development of employee training initiatives, supervision and evaluation of performance standards.
• Work with the project coordinator and manager of operations to ensure all required tools, materials, labor and/or contractors are on hand to perform all scheduled maintenance activities and that such activities are documented within the asset management software.
• Prepare employee timesheets, purchase orders and ancillary requisitions.
• Work with Port Alberni facilities leads and Public works supervisor to achieve end goals in completion of common tasks where appropriate and when existing workload allows for this. Unless critical tasks arise then all capacity may be utilized.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and regulations, WCB regulations, HFN Human Resources Policy, HS&E Standards, Building Codes, Regulated inspection and maintenance requirements etc.