Operations Superintendent

Operations Superintendent

The Operations Superintendent reports to the Sector Operations Supervisors, assisting in their role of maintenance of building equipment and provision of an optimal environment for academic and research purposes, in support of the University mission. Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Sector Operations Supervisors in the management of tradesmen stationed in the zones such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, control technicians, building operators and any other trades;
• Ensuring that all work is executed in accordance with the McGill standards and that this unit meets the objectives of quality and service;
• Assisting the Sector Operations Supervisors in ensuring the healthy operation of all equipment related to Building systems at the University;
• Supervising all work to be done on Building systems and helping to determine the priorities for the renovation and/or modernization of related equipment;
• Distributing and overseeing the execution of work of trades employees;
• Monitoring the resources (work orders, inventory, etc), performance of activities and quality of work undertaken and helping to operate the unit as cost effectively as possible;
• Planning activities for units, their programs, coordinating small improvement needs;
• Consulting existing plans, documents and systems as required and acting as a resource person in resolving problems and verifying progression of work;
• Participating in coordinating the work of consultants, contractors and site inspectors and their work schedules;
• Preparing reports and other documents related to area of activity as well as maintaining records and files and updating computerized files and drawings;
• Participating in developing and implementing programs and schedules for preventive and predictive maintenance (PM and PPM);
• Maintaining a high level of quality of service and seeking best practices in the business process review associated with this activity.

Other qualifying skills and/or abilities include:

• Current compliance with building codes and municipal by-laws;
• Proven experience in electricity with 600v and less and awareness of 25kv safety standards;
• Plumbing – including water network distribution, steam production and transport, HVAC, architectural and other building systems maintenance;
• Demonstrated ability to lead trade staff and oversee distribution/execution of maintenance work;
• Proven ability for problem solving, planning and executing priorities;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience working in a computerized environment using word-processing, databases and spreadsheets;
• Ability to read/interpret architectural drawings;
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Maximo; FAMIS, MMP, Workday, others);
• English and French, spoken and written.

Additional information includes:

• The incumbent must be available 24/7 for stand-by rotation and overtime when required;
• The incumbent will be required to work at both the downtown and/or McDonald Campus, subject to operational needs;
• The incumbent will be expected to make rounds and be physically present in their dedicated sector.

The minimum education and experience required is DEC III 3 Years Related Experience. The hourly salary is $33.05 - $40.97 (MUNACA Level H) and the hours per week is 33.75 (Full time). The supervisor is the Sector Operations Supervisor. The deadline to apply is 2025-09-05.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.