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Position: Maintenance Assistant (NSGEU Local 170)
Hours of Work: Rotating Shift
Department: Facilities Management
Salary: $20.01/hr (Probation); $20.51/hr (Permanent)
The Maintenance Assistant works under the supervision of the Manager, Maintenance and Operations or designate and at times under the direction of a Lead Trades Person. The Maintenance Assistant provides general maintenance service for minor repairs and installation of furniture, appliance repair, minor repairs and general upkeep of the buildings and grounds, which includes painting, lamp replacement, ceiling tile replacement, wall repair, window screen repair, pest control measures, grounds cleanup, and snow removal. Works collaboratively with other Facilities Management employees to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of services.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Duties as the Maintenance Assistant include, but are not limited to:
- Provides general maintenance service and make minor repairs and installations to buildings and furniture, door repairs, toilets operational, light bulb/tube replacement, wall repairs, painting, window screens, and appliance repair.
- Provides maintenance assistance to the trades and Facilities Management staff, as required.
- Operate university vehicles, as required.
- Provides general upkeep of University grounds, which shall include, grounds work, grounds cleanup, vegetation control and/or snow removal and salting.
- Assists tradesperson with keys and locks.
- Performs snow removal and ice control and maintains log.
- Attends training sessions to keep up with technological changes in building and safety related issues.
- Performs other duties as required
What you'll need
Qualifications
To be the successful Maintenance Assistant you will possess a technical certification or trades school certificate plus one-year experience in a building maintenance related environment. You demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; the ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision; and the ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction. You communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information and interact with customers to maintain positive working relationships. You will also perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage. This position requires the successful candidate to be able to work shift work and be available for call-in as required.
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Please include the names of three professional references. No telephone calls please.
Competition Opens: February 24, 2020 Competition Closes: March 5, 2020
Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Saint Mary's University thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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