Contract General Maintenance Worker

Provides a broad range of preventative maintenance and repair services for assigned areas/buildings within Consumer Services. Performs maintenance and repair activities directly or refers them as appropriate
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the incumbent completes timely and cost effective maintenance, repair and renovation assignments using a broad range of tools and materials. Understands and applies the core value of Student Life within the residence department. Performs all duties with consideration to student relations, demonstrating cross cultural and language sensitivity as required. Effectively refers maintenance and repair needs as appropriate, and ensures they are completed as expected. Communicates issues of importance or concern to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Effectively manages assigned projects as directed. Complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. Participates as an active and supportive member of the residence maintenance group.
Undertakes all plumbing, heating, refrigeration, electrical, masonry, tinsmithing, carpentry, painting, locks smiting and mechanical work that can be completed without journey person certification. Inspects, repairs and maintains a broad range of equipment and structures (e.g. electronic locks, hot water radiator valves, door closers, smoke detectors and exhaust fans, etc.) Builds and/or repairs structures (e.g. closet shelves, cupboards, window and door screens and frames, partitions, furniture, etc.). Works with a broad range of materials (e.g. window glass and screens, drywall patching fill, paint, grouting, ceramic tiles, various adhesives, sealants, etc.). Co-ordinates apartment maintenance work based on resident movements and needs as directed by the Supervisor. In consultation with the supervisor, plans and undertakes a range of renovations including building walls, drop ceilings, countertops, etc. Operates/handles machinery and equipment (e.g. trucks, jack hammers, hand augers, table saws, lathes, grinders, planers, jointers, press drills, routers, grinders, scaffolding, etc.) Tracks and reports use (i.e. quantity and quality) of supplies and inventory. Occasionally picks up inventory. Diagnoses varying levels of maintenance problems and selects proper method to rectify the problem (e.g. heating problems, plumbing leaks, appliance malfunctions, etc.). May teach and/or supervise new casual workers. Oversees contract and tradespeople to ensure they perform assigned work as required and reports discrepancies to supervisor or ARM. Provides residents with safety information (e.g. door chains, peepholes, security and fire procedures, door locks, etc.). Basic computer skills are required. Some trades-related training would be an asset. Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Basic computer skills required to enter and retrieve maintenance information programs and files as well as use email correspondence effectively. Recurring Relief
Shift: Flexibility in hours is available, however, ideally, we are looking for applicants who could be available for full shifts as required. A full shift is Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): Recurring Relief
61 per hour. Salary Family (if applicable): Facility Services
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
General Maintenance Worker
Provides a broad range of preventative maintenance and repair services for assigned areas/buildings within Consumer Services. Performs maintenance and repair activities directly or refers them as appropriate
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the incumbent completes timely and cost effective maintenance, repair and renovation assignments using a broad range of tools and materials. Performs all duties with consideration to student relations, demonstrating cross cultural and language sensitivity as required. Effectively refers maintenance and repair needs as appropriate, and ensures they are completed as expected. Communicates issues of importance or concern to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Effectively manages assigned projects as directed. Complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. Participates as an active and supportive member of the residence maintenance group.
Undertakes all plumbing, heating, refrigeration, electrical, masonry, tinsmithing, carpentry, painting, locks smiting and mechanical work that can be completed without journey person certification. Inspects, repairs and maintains a broad range of equipment and structures (e.g. electronic locks, hot water radiator valves, door closers, smoke detectors and exhaust fans, etc.) Builds and/or repairs structures (e.g. closet shelves, cupboards, window and door screens and frames, partitions, furniture, etc.). Works with a broad range of materials (e.g. window glass and screens, drywall patching fill, paint, grouting, ceramic tiles, various adhesives, sealants, etc.). Co-ordinates apartment maintenance work based on resident movements and needs as directed by the Supervisor. In consultation with the supervisor, plans and undertakes a range of renovations including building walls, drop ceilings, countertops, etc. Operates/handles machinery and equipment (e.g. trucks, jack hammers, hand augers, table saws, lathes, grinders, planers, jointers, press drills, routers, grinders, scaffolding, etc.) Tracks and reports use (i.e. quantity and quality) of supplies and inventory. Occasionally picks up inventory. Diagnoses varying levels of maintenance problems and selects proper method to rectify the problem (e.g. heating problems, plumbing leaks, appliance malfunctions, etc.). May teach and/or supervise new casual workers. Oversees contract and tradespeople to ensure they perform assigned work as required and reports discrepancies to supervisor or ARM. Provides residents with safety information (e.g. door chains, peepholes, security and fire procedures, door locks, etc.). Basic computer skills are required. Some trades-related training would be an asset. Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Basic computer skills required to enter and retrieve maintenance information programs and files as well as use email correspondence effectively. Recurring Relief
Shift: Flexibility in hours is available, however, ideally, we are looking for applicants who could be available for full shifts as required. A full shift is Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): Recurring Relief
61 per hour. Salary Family (if applicable): Facility Services
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy.