Utility Service Person

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Utility Service Person

**Department/Unit**
- Facilities Management

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- FM11-24

**Employee Group**
- NSGEU Local 99

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Rate**
- $22.98 per hour

**Classification**
- Utility Serviceperson

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our our more than 20,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for performing various preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and assisting trades staff in their daily work requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Accompanies and assists trades staff, project leaders, consultants and contractors as required
- Maintains and repairs non-electrical components of light fixtures (bulbs, shades, etc.)
- Properly disposes of used lamps and maintains adequate stock levels, including ballasts
- Conducts field audits to gather applicable information pertaining the creation and modification of PM routines
- Performs PM inspections on interior/exterior lights, exit lights, washrooms, doors and battery operated smoke detectors
- Follows up on deficiencies identified during PM inspections and refers certified trades work to Maintenance Supervisor, applicable trades person and/or client reception for action
- Cleans pits and drainage areas as required
- Cleans and inspects roofs, including drains and gutters
- Cleans and maintains mechanical rooms
- Removes graffiti utilizing appropriate products and techniques
- Plunges toilets
- Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as University and government rules and regulations
- Maintains a clean work environment
- Performs other duties as required

**Note**
- A USP will not perform certified trades work
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

**Required Qualifications**
- High school graduation and 3 - 5 years building and maintenance experience required
- Completion of Building Service Technician course preferable
- Electrical and/or mechanical aptitude preferable
- Ability to read, interpret and prioritize work orders, required
- Proficiency in the use of the tools of the trade (eg. Fluorescent bulb pulverizer, pressure washer, etc.)
- Ability to work comfortably at heights (including personal lifts) and in confined spaces
- General safety, fall protection, confined space, lift operation and WHMIS training an asset
- Good communication and organizational skills required
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to take direction
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as required
- Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as University and government rules and regulations
- Computer skills an asset

**Assets**

**Additional Information**

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**
- Posting Detail Information**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
- 03/14/2024

**Close Date**
- 03/21/2024

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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