Overnight Maintenance

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 ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, 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.

OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE & SECURITY

Employment Type & Shifts: Full Time, Evening and Overnight Shifts, 10 hours (7pm to 5am) and generally rotate on a schedule of 4 on 4 off. Flexibility and reliability are key as schedules are set in advance, with shifts variable over the seven days of the week (including some weekends and statutory holidays).

Compensation: Annual salary range of $56,000 - $63,135. Starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate's knowledge, experience, and internal parity.

• After 3 months employment, a full benefits package, and RRSP with employer-matched contributions, paid vacation, a flexible work environment, and a nurturing family-friendly workplace.
• Gym Access where you can take advantage of our top-notch gym and fitness facilities.
• A focus on Wellness with access to subsidized, staff-led wellness activities, including yoga, pottery, spinning, squash, and more.

Application Close Date: When filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overnight Maintenance & Security ensures a safe and secure campus for all students, staff, visitors, and faculty, while also executing minor repair work, maintaining equipment, and performing preventative inspections of systems relating to building mechanics. This position is expected to remain alert to emergencies and provide first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral if required. This role is well-suited to night owls who enjoy maintenance projects and staying active.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Working primarily alone, but under the direction of the Night Supervisor, Overnight Maintenance & Security completes these job responsibilities:

Grounds & Facilities Maintenance

• 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 etc.
• Perform regular maintenance, safety checks and repairs to related equipment and systems including but not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical etc.
• 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
• Waste collection and any other waste and recycling assigned tasks including but not limited to maintenance, landscaping, and event support
• Perform snow removal and other seasonal landscaping responsibilities
• Complete administrative duties, such as filling out forms and updating maintenance reports within the computerized maintenance management system and reporting maintenance statuses to supervisor
• Perform other facility maintenance and grounds-related duties as needed

Campus Security and Patrol

• Complete foot and mobile (when needed) patrol checks of all buildings and surrounding areas on campus
• Complete reports on all incidents and questionable activities
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding all security matters on campus and work closely with local RCMP detachment as required
• Be aware of all vehicles entering campus after hours
• Maintain awareness of health and safety practices and procedures and act in accordance with these
• Maintain a sound working knowledge regarding Lockdown procedures including criteria for activation and take immediate and appropriate steps in the event of a Lockdown
• Provide back-up coverage for Security Guards during vacation and other absences

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Available and interested in evening and overnight shifts, with the flexibility to work shifts weeknights, weekends, and on statutory holidays
• Grade 12 required
• Minimum valid class 5 BC driver's license, with standard transmission experience preferred
• Experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing, and landscaping preferred
• Experience with hand tools, electric tools, hand carts, and furniture dollys
• Direct experience in security preferred
• Current OFA Level 2 First-Aid