Maintenance Supervisor Full-time Job

This position oversees the staffing, scheduling, preventative maintenance, repairs, and day to day operations of the maintenance section of the Logistics division of the Saskatoon Fire Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned staff; assists with hiring, establishes work assignments, assesses staffing needs, identifies and pursues other resources if necessary.  Plans staff development and assists with performance management.
• Manages, coordinates and schedules the activities of employees who repair and maintain protective equipment.
• Prioritizes unplanned and scheduled work to meet service level requirements.
• Coordinate work activities with vendors and internal customer groups including ordering, purchasing, and warranty follow up when necessary. 
• Ensure completion of unplanned work, scheduled preventative maintenance, supports new fleet and apparatus commissioning, end of life unit disposal, and repair/maintenance records for all protective equipment. 
• Participates in the investigation and analysis of workplace accidents, report’s findings and recommends corrective action.
• Directs staff in the proper and safe handling and operating procedures of shop equipment, tools and related materials and chemicals.
• Ensures full and proper recording of all related maintenance and safety records. 
• Provides report updates on the progress of maintenance activities related to protective equipment, shop equipment, and tools.
• Assists with the coordination, planning and delivery of skills, upgrading and training programs for maintenance staff. Conducts research, plans, organizes, and implements training requirements to improve safety, performance, and efficiency of maintenance operations.
• Assists with the development of scheduling, writing, and implementing policy and procedures.
• Assists with budget preparation and administration.
• Performs equipment repairs  to ensure level of service is maintained.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees and the general public in accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Health Regulations and Standards, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the City of Saskatoon’s administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures.  Maintains and monitors programs which affect public and employee health and safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•    Grade 12 education or equivalent.
•    Four to six years' supervisory experience related to equipment maintenance and repair.
•    Current certification in the following, MSA G1 SCBA maintenance repair, Bauer Compressor technician level II, APEX SCUBA Service Technician, InterSpiro Level C full face mask, Quantitative Fit Test, Assurance of Breathing Gas Quality (Air Sample Certified) Swagelok Tube fitting (high pressure), Lion Apparel Inspector, Compressed Gas Oxygen safe handling certified. 
•    Must maintain current or equivalent certifications and continue in on-going education to support staff and SFD level of service requirements. 
•    Successful completion of corporate supervisory training within one year of hire date.
•    Successful completion of Occupational Health and Safety Level 1 & 2 within one year of hire date.
•    Possession of a valid 5 driver’s license.
•    Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record. 
•    Extensive knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment relating to firefighting equipment.
•    Demonstrated ability to apply management principles and techniques to procure and maintain protective equipment.
•    Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates.
•    Ability to recognize potential hazards and take measures to remove them.
•    Knowledge of computer applications including maintenance management systems, spreadsheets, data bases and electronic mail.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•    Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other civic departments, suppliers, and shipping agencies.
•    Demonstrated skill in the use of computer using the Microsoft Office Suite.