General Maintenance Worker

**About Durham College**:
Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design.

With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

Serving the Durham Region and Northumberland County communities for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs - including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. Led by over 1,860 full
- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Under the direction of the manager, Facilities Operations, the incumbent performs semi-skilled work in the area of maintenance, repair and general upkeep of College buildings and equipment. This includes interior finishes for all public areas, washrooms and classrooms, furniture and fixture repair, as well as repairs to the building envelope including windows, roofs, doors and door hardware, and wayfinding signage. The incumbent is responsible for scheduling, organizing and performing general maintenance requirements for the college and university facilities and will support or coordinate with certified trades and/or external vendors as needed.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance of the assigned facilities, within the scope of this position, including but not limited to inspection of fire extinguishers and emergency shower/eyewash stations, vent/diffuser/grease filter cleaning or replacement, re-lamping, HVAC filter replacement, maintenance of entrance heaters, classroom and office furniture, painting, upkeep of, flag poles and entranceways
- Supports appropriate college way finding by inspecting signage within assigned buildings; identifying worn or outdated signs; ordering, building and installing new signs in compliance with DC guidelines. May need to troubleshoot technical issues with sign making equipment.
- Assists skilled trades workers when working in incumbent’s area and as requested by Manager or Lead Hand. Operates power hand tools and equipment. Set-up/operation of scaffolding and mechanical lifts in a range of situations while adhering to safety standards
- Performs other duties as assigned and provides back up coverage to other General Maintenance Workers
- Conduct inspections and maintain fire and life safety equipment ie. fire extinguishers
- Prepare recommendations for the improvement of fire prevention, life safety hazards, and needed changes and/or additions to campus facilities
- Interpret applicable fire and life safety codes and regulations

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A one-year certificate in Building Operations/Maintenance, Trade Fundamentals or a trades based certificate.
- Minimum of three years related practical experience with working knowledge of general concepts in areas of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
- Experience reading blue prints and/or shop drawings.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills in order to identify problems, determine possible solutions and select the appropriate action.
- Able to cope under high pressure and constant changes in priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work well both as a team and independently.

**Required Skills**:
Salary Hourly Rate: $28.56; Four Year Rate: $33.11

Required Experience

Hours: 40 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon - Fri (shifts between 1:00pm - 10:00pm).