NU 5-25-26 - Maintenance Supervisor

by Grand Erie District School Board

Reference #: NU 5-25-26
Location: Brantford, ON
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2025
Grand Erie District School Board

Job Description

Maintenance Supervisor

The Grand Erie District School Board is guided by our vision to Learn, Lead, and Inspire and our shared mission to build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging to inspire each learner. Grand Erie’s 3,000 employees provide quality education to approximately 29,000 full-time equivalent students who attend our 73 schools.  The Board spans a geographic area encompassing the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.  The head office is located in Brantford.


Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Divisional Manager of Maintenance, the Supervisor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
  • Front-line supervision of all maintenance repairs, replacements and upgrades to a wide variety of a building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other components at approximately 26 schools and administrative buildings.
  • Using a Computerize Work Order system to prioritize and assign work orders
  • Supervise approximately 12 Board maintenance staff and numerous service contractors.
  • Prepare spreadsheets and related reports, assessments as required.
  • Work in partnership with school principals, custodial staff and our Facility Services Management team to enhance Customer Service.

This position may involve some weekend work and will require being available as the on-call duty supervisor for approximately 8 weeks per year for after-hours and/or weekend emergencies.



Qualifications:

You will have completed a community college diploma program that has resulted in either a Certificate of Qualification or a related Engineering Diploma. An equivalent combination of related education such as supervisory education and related technical education and/or qualifications (i.e. Facility Management) or progress towards this completion may be considered. Your education and training are supported by at least 5 years’ experience in building construction and/or industrial, commercial or institutional building maintenance preferably with leadership and scheduling responsibilities. Additional supervisory and technical related education or experience will be an asset.

You have a positive, solution-oriented attitude accompanied by excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills. You can discuss and present information to other supervisors, principals, maintenance and custodial staff, contractors, suppliers and government inspectors. Previous experience working in a unionized environment is preferred. You are competent in Microsoft Office and are familiar with other computer-based maintenance software. You have a general knowledge in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act. You possess a solid understanding of the importance of excellent customer service and the ability to prioritize multiple needs and exercise judgment accordingly. You must possess and maintain a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s license.

 
Job Specifications
Hours of Work 40 hours per week
Rate of Pay Hiring Range $91,149 to $100,473
Salary Range $91,149 to $103,578

A competitive benefits plan is available through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D).

OMERS pension plan.

Flexible summer schedule.
Effective Date November 1, 2025
Posting Number NU 5-25-26
Supervisor Title Divisional Manager of Maintenance
Is this an existing vacancy? Yes
Apply to Applicants may apply by clicking the apply button below by October 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

All submissions are to include a complete cover letter, resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically). All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted interview.

Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River  and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.