Summer Student

3 weeks ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
Please note, there are 5 temporary contract opportunities (one in each of the trades shops indicated below) commencing on May 1 until September 1, 2023, contingent upon acceptable job performance.

Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

**About Us**:
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western’s campus community.

Within the Division, the Department of Facilities Operations assumes the key accountabilities, including the provision of client services, electrical services, mechanical services, electromechanical and elevator services, power plant, structural services, plumbing services, landscape services, small renovation projects and the vehicle pool in an efficient and timely manner.

**Responsibilities**:
The Summer Student - Facilities Operations will provide support to one of the following trades shops in Facilities Operations for the duration of the contract:

- ACMF (Air-Conditioning and Metal Fabrication) Services
- Electrical/Controls Services
- Electromechanical Services
- Plumbing-Steamfitting Services
- Structural Services (carpentry, lock shop, paint shop)

Each incumbent will have responsibility for carrying out activities which require some specialization of skills. These positions will be responsible for providing support to staff within their assigned trade shop, and for effectively carrying out a variety of tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions received from their supervisor. The incumbents will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community.

General Duties
- Support speciality crew within assigned shop through execution of hands-on tasks in maintenance and construction project settings
- Duties may include: working with power tools, transporting materials and maintaining a clean work environment
- Adhere to prescribed work practices Western's health and safety policies
- Other duties as assigned and will vary depending on assigned shop
- Qualifications**Education**:
- Must be a student returning to studies in the fall

**Experience**:
- Previous work experience in a similar role or within the department

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
- Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western's policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized work environment
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

**Why Western?**:
**Background Checks**:
Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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