Senior Maintenance Officer (LMO/TS 5) - Falmouth Public General Hospital

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for efficiently managing the day-to-day general maintenance and repair/fabrication activities such as tiling, painting, fabrication/construction of partitions and ramps, replacement of doors, windows, locks, office fixtures, repair of cupboards, desks, chairs and gates. The core responsibilities of the successful candidate will include: 

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the day-to-day activities to be carried out by the team of General Artisans by establishing activity priorities, assigning work tasks and scheduling work to effectively meet the hospital's needs 
• In collaboration with the Maintenance Manager, develop, implement and maintain the maintenance and repair schedule for the work to be carried out 
• Ensure that maintenance requests received are assigned and completed
• Assignments are reviewed and corrective actions are taken where incomplete and or poorly done work assignments have been identified 
• Ensure that delays in carrying out maintenance work assigned are communicated to the Maintenance Manager and the Head(s) of Department where necessary
• Communicate and or sensitize staff about health and safety procedures, policies and protocols and ensures that adherence is maintained 
• Conduct routine inspection of building structures and furniture to identify and assess deterioration and implement corrective actions 
• Ensure that waste material from maintenance repairs is disposed of in accordance with established policies 
• Ensure that maintenance tools and equipment used by the team are requested for use and returned in accordance with established policies and procedures 
• Ensures that all maintenance tools and equipment assigned to the team are properly maintained 
• Guide and assist with the replacement and installation of fixtures such as doors, windows and locks 
• Guide and assist with the repair of furniture such as cupboards, drawers, tables and chairs 
• Guide and assist with the repair of building leaks and tiling and painting needs Assist with the identifying, filling and painting of gaps/crevices in various building structures 
• Guides and assists with the installation and replacement of signage, murals, and outdoor furniture 
• Report equipment malfunctions, repair needs and safety infractions 
• Guide and assist with the construction/set up of partitions, tents ramps, platforms and steps 
• Assist the Division in carrying out other maintenance activities 
• Assist with the preparation of the Unit’s budget, operational and procurement plan
• Assists with the preparation and submission of written reports and work plans for the Unit as requested by the Operations Manager and/or the Chief Executive Officer 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Building Maintenance/General Construction 
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar capacity 
• Any equivalent combination of qualification and experience 
• Certification in Supervisory Management would be an asset 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to work at the strategic and operational level 
• Good interpersonal, leadership and management skills 
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills 
• Good planning, organizing and time management skills 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and conviction of purpose in unfavourable/ unpopular situations 
• Ability to prioritize among conflicting demands 

NB. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.