Utility Service Person

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Utility Service Person - Housing and Campus Connections**Department/Unit**
- Housing & Conference Services**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada**Posting Number**
- FM57-24**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**
- $23.55 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 the Director, Facilities Operations and Infrastructure, the incumbent is responsible for carrying out minor repairs to buildings under the jurisdiction of Housing and Campus Connections.**Key Responsibilities**
- Submits Service Requests to Property Management company as directed by Director, Facilities Operations and Infrastructure
- Makes recommendations regarding operating problems and building maintenance issues
- Performs routine inspections of buildings and grounds areas
- Accompanies trades staff and external contractors (normally assigned by the Property Management company) to identify the problem
- Arranges material acquisition through the Property Management company and through local suppliers using and reconciling the University Purchasing Card
- Carries a cell phone while at work (provided)
- Sets up Temp Spaces and move furniture; prepare apartments for rental as they become available
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly rounds, inspections, and completes paperwork for Fire Safety Binders in each building
- Performs minor maintenance tasks such as:

- Touch-up painting (100ft2/3m2)
- Ceiling tile replacement (100ft2)
- Replace/adjust door closures
- Replace cores in locks
- Replace light bulbs
- Unclog toilets/sinks/showers/tubs
- Assists other Housing and Campus Connections USPs in other buildings as required
- Performs other related duties as required

**Note**
- A Utility Service Person will not perform certified trades work

This position works during the check-in period over the Labour Day weekend each year.- Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.**Required Qualifications**
- High school graduation and three to five years’ building and maintenance experience required
- Electrical and/or mechanical aptitude preferable
- General knowledge of building systems, building codes and fire codes
- Ability to read, interpret and prioritize work order required
- Proficiency in the use of the tools of the trade (eg. Cordless drill/driver, plunger, saw, etc.)
- Ability to work comfortably at heights (including personal lifts) and in confined spaces
- General safety (i.e. asbestos, mould, etc) and WHMIS training an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills and good communication as position works directly with students and various employee groups
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work independently and 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
- Good computer and internet skills
- Self-starter with initiative to investigate problem areas
- Experience working in an environment with young adults an asset

**Assets**

**Additional Information**
- Anticipated schedule **Monday to Friday**.**Application Consideration**Diversity Statement**

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies**
- 1**Open Date**
- 11/01/2024**Close Date**
- 11/07/2024**Open Until Filled**
- No**Special Instructions to Applicant**

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