Facility Operations Supervisor

Facility Operations Supervisor Job Code: 4053961 Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board PASS Grade 5 $ 94,334 to $106,173 (salary effective September 1, 2026) Vacancy Status: Current Vacancy About The Board Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff member at HWDSB. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 2 Adult Learning Centres, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members. Staff Wellness At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights. Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee's well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components. About The Role Reporting to the Manager of Facility Operations, the Facility Operations Supervisor is responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of maintenance, repair work and caretaking operations within an assigned group of schools. Operations include HVAC, building structures, regulated substances, plumbing/drainage, property, electrical, health and safety, and fire safety, in accordance with Board policies and procedures, relevant regulations, Building Codes, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Facilitate an effective work team, including caretaking and maintenance staff, to ensure efficient daily facility operations, problem solve emerging issues, and maintain collaborative working relationships within an assigned group of schools. Administer and adhere to Board policies, procedures and the CUPE Collective Agreement for all direct reports. Supervise unionized staff including recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, attendance support, conflict resolution, WSIB claims/reporting and worker accommodation reviews. Develop and implement work schedules and procedures for caretaking and maintenance staff including management of workload and coverage for absent employees. Ensure ongoing maintenance, service and inspection of equipment, providing documentation where necessary. Plan and execute preventative maintenance and renewal project work in collaboration with other divisions within the Facility Services Department. Provide instruction to CUPE staff on the operation and use of boilers, compressors, air handling units, security systems, and cleaning/maintenance equipment. Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create, assign, track and oversee work orders ensuring effective communication and follow-up with contractors and vendors as required Monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to budgets while completing projects within identified timeframes. Coordinate emergency response teams and schedule after-hours coverage when required. Provide on-call supervision after hours, weekends and holidays on a scheduled basis. Respond to after-hours emergencies as required. Qualifications Post-secondary education in a related field or approved equivalent as determined by the Manager of Facility Operations. Minimum five years supervisory experience managing staff; experience in an unionized environment related to caretaking and maintenance preferred. Comprehensive knowledge and skills related to building operations, caretaking and maintenance, and health and safety regulations. Customer service-oriented approach with excellent communication, planning, organizational, time management, and budget skills. Computer skills with experience using Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel and SharePoint Proven interpersonal and communication skills related to problem-solving and conflict resolution including the ability to manage sensitive employee issues with tact and diplomacy. Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation is required. Deadline for submission is 4pm on Wednesday, August 26 ,2026. In-person interviews will take place after the posting has closed. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we will work with you to meet your needs. Employment Equity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity Statement Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community. HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. HWDSB Seeks Qualified Candidates Who Share Our Commitment To Equity And Inclusion, And Who Will Contribute To The Vision Of Creating Inclusive And Equitable Outcomes. HWDSB Especially Invites And Welcomes Applications From Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples). Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.). Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. Persons who identify as women. Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+). Land Acknowledgement HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River. Applicant Self-Identification Form The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB's progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario's Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 3 years after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 3 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select "prefer not to answer". This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Information Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Management & Professionals Job Open To: ECE, EA and Support Staff City: Hamilton School/Location: Facilities Management Salary: $94,334 to $106,173 (salary effective September 1, 2026) Employment Start Date: Start Immediately FTE: 1.00 Mandatory Document Resume Cover Letter #J-18808-Ljbffr