Job Description

Brandt is currently seeking a Facility Manager for our central Alberta locations. Reporting directly to the Director of Facility Management, the Facility Manager will work directly with those operating in the facility to ensure the effective maintenance and operations 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.
• Along with the manager responsible for emergency preparedness, review and update the Building Information Manual at least once per year.
• Ensure adherence to all 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 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.

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