Job Description

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Hours

: Permanent full-time - 37.5 hours per week. Weekend availability required and must be able to work early mornings (6:30am).

Compensation

: $64,000/annum.

Application Deadline

: Applications will be open until a suitable candidate is found and will be reviewed as they are submitted.

Start Date

: November 2025 or laterr.

To Apply

: Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Martin Borg, Chief Facilities Officer

borg[at]vcm.bc.ca



Overview


The Victoria Conservatory of Music is looking for an experienced individual to join our Facilities team in a full-time capacity. This role is responsible for the coordination of facility maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and management of ongoing projects, with an overall goal of ensuring our facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for our students, staff, and visitors.



Key Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance / Repair & Cleaning

Ensuring all preventive maintenance is properly scheduled and implemented. General carpentry maintenance such as building repairs, patching, grouting, caulking, and painting. Plumbing maintenance such as unblocking waste lines, replacing fixtures such as flush tank mechanisms, toilets, sinks, and faucets. Performing mechanical maintenance and inspections on equipment such as Heating Boilers, Air Handlers and HVAC systems. Maintains and logs performance of fire safety and evacuation drills and audits, as well as the preventative maintenance program. Plan, organize, and implement facility services for all physical building assets and systems. Includes their upkeep and repair of all physical assets and systems of the Facilities Services Department as well as management of specialty and trade service contractors and the deferred maintenance schedule. Performs electrical maintenance duties such as logging defective switches and receptacles, light fixtures, and managing electrical servicing. Selects and manages contractors for maintenance services as required.

Managing Projects

Assisting with the solicitation of competitive bids for supplies and services and evaluating vendors for best fit. Ensure compliance with industry construction standards as directed by local, provincial, and national legislation. Monitor the performance of suppliers and service providers on an on-going basis to ensure contract performance and Conservatory needs are met.

Team Leadership

Lead and Manage the Facilities Team including coordinating Staff schedules with Departmental requirements. Building a productive yet enjoyable work environment. Assist with hiring and training staff as required. Conduct performance reviews. Ensure compliance to applicable safety requirements are met. Overseeing time management of staff.

Departmental Support

Ensure that services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner. Monitor the budget and prepare reports as required. Review and approve vendor purchases and submit to Chief Facilities Officer in a timely manner. Prepare reports or presentations as required for the Chief Facilities Officer. Coordinate the deployment of departmental and VCM policies as it relates to Facilities Operations. Stay up to date on best practices and manage the coordination and distribution of manuals and reports based on research conducted. Support and co-operate with other VCM Departments as required. Manage, support, and coordinate on-call / after-hours emergency coverage as needed. Provide hands-on support as needed by the department.



This list of duties is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as business needs require.



Strengths and Skills


Ability to multi-task and exercise good judgment when prioritizing assigned duties. Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with management. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a range of people from different backgrounds. Strong work ethic, combining energy and stamina. Understanding of and commitment to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible. High level of professionalism with good judgement and discretion.



Qualifications and Requirements


* Previous experience and WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training is an asset.