Job Overview
1. On behalf of the Department, undertake building operation and maintenance projects from conception to completion, as assigned by Manager
2. Make effective recommendations to Manager on the feasibility of performing the work using Company staff or by tendering the work to contractors.
3. Review building systems working drawings, as required, to ensure that specifications are met, and that the drawings are compatible with existing
4. structures and systems. When tendering, review documents for technical accuracy, detail engineering and accuracy of drawings, making changes as necessary.
5. At various stages of development, obtain appropriate approvals, and final approval prior to tendering contracts.
6. Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external groups such as trades staff, planning staff, consulting engineers and architects, contractors, fire inspectors and appropriate municipal permit authorities, to provide building systems.
Qualifications
7. Requires a detailed technical knowledge of computer applications, mathematics, contracts and specifications, building codes and inspection, electrical equipment, and automatic controls as related to building mechanical services such as heating, ventilation, drainage, water supply and sewage disposal.
8. Requires communications skills, both written and oral, to be able to effectively communicate with others and prepare reports.
9. This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of Grade XII plus 3 years’ further concentrated study, or by having the equivalent level of education.