Work Performed
· Manages the Faculty’s building and facilities operations on a day-to-day basis in an efficient and smooth manner, acting as the key point person in the coordination of work with both outside consultants and internal units as well as being the primary communicator of any events or projects which may affect the teaching, research or administrative business within the Faculty.
· Takes on a leadership role in ensuring that the infrastructure of the Faculty is protected by monitoring the condition of the H.R. MacMillan, the Food, Nutrition and Health buildings and any temporary building units and initiates appropriate action to improve deficiencies and provides support and guidance to UBC Farm, the Dairy Education and Research Centre and the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre.
· Works with research groups or stakeholders to determine all needs and requirements in all Faculty facilities pertaining to renovations, services and logistics and oversees work order requests/trouble calls, authorizing construction and installation of equipment pertaining to research, teaching and other faculty activities and initiatives.
· Develops and implements policies and procedures appropriate to the allocation, property management and physical resource maintenance of all Faculty properties and facilities and provides input into administrative policies for example, room bookings and operational management of research facilities.
· Responds to and resolves all levels of facility related problems, ranging from critical/emergency situations to ensuring proper acquisition practices, maintenance and upkeep of equipment. Assigns duties to reports or outside sources as appropriate.
· Makes recommendations for long term planning of the various facilities such as budgeting for replacement/repair of growth chambers, fume hoods as well as the Faculty vehicles. This includes researching options, obtaining quotes, service agreements and ensuring proper paperwork is on file.
· As the Co-Chair of the MCML Space Committee and liaison to the other space committees within the Faculty, this position is responsible for the efficient allocation of space within the Faculty’s facilities. Planning, managing and budgeting for renovations and moves, including classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, complex laboratory facilities and the student run cafe, while ensuring full accountability of funds and goods/services and adherence to all health, safety and security policies.
· Manages and approves MCML building access permission for all occupants and makes critical decisions regarding on-line access authorizations for faculty, staff, students and other users of Faculty facilities. Acts as back up for approving access for other Faculty buildings and is the back up for security/alarm issues when the FNH Building Manager is unavailable.
· Uses tact and discretion in dealing with external contractors/vendors and internal operational units such as Building Operations, Parking and Security, Risk Management and Chemical Stores to ensure that the Faculty is getting the service it requires. This also includes difficult and tense situations where there may be interpersonal conflict or an expectation to inform individuals or a group to change a course of action.
· Oversees the Faculty Safety Program and ensures that all other buildings in the Land and Food Systems precinct comply with the safety rules and regulations as required by the University. Chairs regular MCML safety meetings, liaises with other health & safety committees for each of our sites and submits reports to the Dean’s Office and Safety and Risk Services group (SRS).
· Permanent member of the Faculty Joint Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) and Faculty representative at the UBC Safety Advisors meeting organized by UBC SRS. Manages the Faculty Disaster response plan in collaboration with external units (SRS, Campus Security, RCMP and Fire Department), ensuring compliance.
· Acts as Chief Fire Warden for all Faculty buildings and facilities, appoints floor wardens, coordinates and conducts Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) as required by WorkSafe BC.
· Provides back up support to the Education/Research Support Technician, who manages the maintenance of Faculty vehicles and develops vehicle usage policies and procedures, the Faculty Purchasing & Safety Technician, who facilitates the purchasing of equipment and supplies for the various units and labs and the FNH Building Manager, who manages the FNH facilities.
· Coordinates materials and equipment for special events.
· Performs other duties as necessary.