Manager, Technical Services

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all associated equipment and services in all buildings
• Develop procedures of operations and initiate daily/preventative maintenance work orders
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and systems to minimize downtime
• Coordinate work between contractors, trades, and UTSC staff
• Manage and delegate work to Lead Hands, Shift Engineers, and Maintenance Operating Engineers
• Direct all stages of projects including design, cost estimates, implementation, and commissioning
• Use Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques to plan annual maintenance schedules
• Develop maintenance budgets based on predicted costs and analyze equipment end-of-life for replacement recommendations
• Act as the Assistant Director, Engineering and Physical Plant in their absence

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensed in Ontario and in good standing with PEO
• 7-8 years of trade or building operations experience depending on specific certifications
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment
• Extensive knowledge of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, and steam plants
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and procurement
• Proficiency with computer-based maintenance management systems and MS Office
• Understanding of TSSA regulations and Ontario Building Code
• Experience with labour relations and collective agreements

About the Company

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion, committed to inclusive excellence and providing a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for students, faculty, and staff.