Maintenance Assistant

5 days ago

Shawnigan Lake, Canada Shawnigan Lake School Full time

**OUR SCHOOL**

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include eleven boarding houses, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT**

Our maintenance team is growing, and we are looking for an energetic Maintenance Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant adapts on a daily basis to the changing needs of the school by completing a wide range of labour assignments and tasks as required. These include handling materials and supplies, recycling and general clean-up, and assisting senior team members with repairs and maintenance throughout the school year.

This is a full-time position and offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, an excellent RRSP contribution plan and a flexible, nurturing, family-friendly workplace.

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the responsibilities of a Maintenance Assistant include
- Support a variety of repair and maintenance assignments throughout the Shawnigan campus
- Perform regular maintenance, safety checks and repairs to all fire related equipment and systems
- Either working alone or with senior team members, complete tasks that draw from many industrial disciplines including, but not limited to, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, furniture assembly and repairs, floor covering, and equipment maintenance
- Provide professional and efficient support for event setups and teardowns
- Assembly and disassembly of office and residential furnishings and fixtures
- Safely handle a variety of materials and inventory; this includes moving furniture and household items in and between residences
- Unload, load, and secure incoming and outgoing materials and supplies
- Perform jobsite cleanup and equipment handling
- Retrieve, distribute, and monitor recyclables and waste
- Coordinate recycle and waste haulers
- Perform snow removal and other seasonal landscaping responsibilities (when needed)
- Perform other duties as required

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Certifications in forklift, boom lift, scissor lift, fall arrest, and WHMIS preferred
- Minimum valid class 5 BC driver's license, with standard transmission experience preferred
- Experience with hand tools, electric tools, hand carts, and furniture dollys
- Basic mechanical and problem solving skills, with some industrial work experience
- Able to work collaboratively with maintenance team members and colleagues from across school departments, as well as outside contractors and vendors
- A flexible mindset, with a willingness to take on new tasks and to learn new skills
- Self-motivated and independent, with a proven ability to work without supervision
- Able to work in variable climate conditions, indoors and outdoors, with and around various machinery

**NEXT STEPS**

Attention: Human Resources

Shawnigan Lake School

1975 Renfrew Road

Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W1
- Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law._

**Competition closes when filled.**

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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