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Supervisor, Facility Services STY
Join the YMCA Team!
Be the Spark!Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
Position: Facilities Supervisor
Location: Family YMCA of St. Thomas-Elgin
Salary: $42,000 to $45,000
Start Date: As soon as possible
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Qualifications & Experience:
• Two Year Post-Secondary education in building operations an asset along with five years building cleaning experience, and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Institutional or previous YMCA experience
• Management of cleaning staff
• Training of staff and implementation of cleaning processes
• Working knowledge of WHMIS and H & S directives
• Must possess current JHSC certification, or complete within 3 months of employment
• Experience with commercial pool operations and certification in pool operations is a definite asset
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Three years supervisory experience and budgetary management is preferred
• Computer skills utilizing MS Office applications including email and internet
• Proficiency in using online/remote work tools and resources including MS Teams, Google Meet, ZOOM, ect.
• Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers
Compensation/Benefits:
• A YMCA personal membership at our health and fitness branches
• A discount on our Childcare and Camp programs
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
• May be entitled to up to 12 paid personal days – applicable with position and contract length
• Benefits package – applicable with position and contract length
Responsibilities:
• Maintains YMCA standards and is a positive role model for the YMCA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment to Service. Acts as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values of caring, respect, honesty, responsibility, and inclusiveness, in your daily work.
• Develops and sustains good member, staff, volunteer and supplier relations on a regular basis, acting as a role model for staff and volunteers.
• Maintains YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and procedures.
• Provides leadership to the Facility Services teams, ensuring a high-level of cleanliness, safety and maintenance, including recruitment, supervision, training, scheduling, payroll preparation and performance evaluation.
• Provides hands on facility cleaning and maintenance as required.
• Provides services and supervision in all areas of facility cleanliness, safety and maintenance.
• Develops, implements and monitors facility maintenance and cleaning schedules, staff and projects.
• Responsible for creating procedures relevant to facility maintenance and cleanliness operations.
• Maintains facility pool operations in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitors and oversees facility Building Automation System
• Develops/controls/manages the facility maintenance/housekeeping annual operations budgets.
• Ensures the facility is following best practices and cleaning procedures are implemented and maintained and the required contract services are in place.
• Manages work order system by assignment and prioritizing repair or breakdown requirements.
• Work scheduled Manager-on-duty shifts.
• In conjunction with requirements, co-ordinate facility mechanics, and outside trades people for preventative maintenance, repairs, and other maintenance activities to be performed on equipment and building systems.
• Ensure monthly and annual fire safety inspections occur per regulatory requirements and follow up to ensure completion of reported deficiencies.
• Be familiar with and train staff on facility Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Plans.
• Administrate documentation, records management, accounts payable, supplies/inventory, departmental reports, etc.
• Responsible for training staff and ensuring all work is conducted in compliance with H & S procedures, including WHMIS product labelling, SDS upkeep and ensuring staff certifications are current and relevant.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.
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