Key Areas of Responsibility

The key areas of responsibility for the Facilities Department are...

• to ensure professional and scheduled maintenance is carried out in all schools and that all schools are being effectively and efficiently cleaned;
• to implement fire and emergency plans in each school;
• to maintain and maximize community use of schools and to develop reciprocal agreements with municipalities and other community groups;
• to respond quickly to emergency requests on a daily basis;
• to ensure appropriate delivery of supplies and services to schools;
• maintain a well-trained staff of maintenance and custodial staff;
• ensure facility planning is current with instructional program requirements;
• maintain accurate capital improvements and major repair lists;
• link with unions, provincial departments, municipal departments, school and parent groups and budget administration.