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Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Assistant performs labourer and clerical duties as required/assigned. This is a multi-function role that requires incumbents to perform labourer duties as well as administrative office work.
Working Conditions:
- Necessary to work outside in inclement weather.
- Overtime may be required from time to time.
- Some heavy lifting is required.
- Frequent requirement to put aside ongoing activities to address needs of students and visitors and to answer telephone inquiries.
- Conflicting demands may cause stress.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Labour/Outside Office Duties:
- Performs a variety of maintenance tasks including landscaping, carpentry, painting, minor repairs and construction from basis instructions.
- Maintains the cleanliness of campus with daily routine of litter pick-up & changing of public garbage cans across campus.
- Assists grounds keeping staff with snow removal in winter months.
- Performs a variety of tasks related to the set up for University events.
- Moves and assembles furniture.
Administrative/Inside Office Duties:
- Typing correspondence from written draft and general instructions.
- Acts as a receptionist, as required, answering the telephone, relaying messages, and dealing with frequent and varied needs of employees, students and visitors.
- Operates office equipment.
- Sorts, posts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail for the University. Sends and receives courier packages and registered mail, as required.
What you'll need
Qualifications
- High school diploma (grade 12) or GED.
- One Year Post-secondary education in business or office administration would be an asset
- Experience in office or business administrative skills would be an asset.
- Knowledge and experience using a variety of hand tools.
- Experience using power equipment (Mowers, snow blowers, etc.).
- Experience in using word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Knowledge of modern office equipment, processes and techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize, complete work assignments and work independently.
- Experience working in an automated office environment would be an asset.
- Training and experience in carpentry and painting would be an asset.
- Ability to multi-task.
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St. Thomas University
St. Thomas University
Founded in 1910, St. Thomas is a primarily undergraduate university located in Fredericton, NB. With an enrolment of 1,700 students, STU offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degrees for undergraduates, in addition to distinctive program opportunities like the Bachelor of Arts (Aviation Stream), the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Bachelor of Social Work, and the Bachelor of Applied Arts. For those interested in post-degree or graduate studies, St. Thomas offers a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Social Work.
Professors are distinguished scholars, authors, and commentators, and provide an outstanding education to their students. STU outperforms the Canadian university average for effective teaching, a supportive environment, student-faculty interactions, and higher order learning (National Survey of Student Engagement). Students report greater gains in critical thinking, writing, and problem solving when compared to the national average (CUSC Survey of First-Year Students). The university holds Canada Research Chairs in global and transnational studies and in physical culture and social life, as well as a health research chair in community health and aging.
Mission
St. Thomas University prioritizes teaching and learning so that each student is prepared for personal and career fulfillment. Through leading programs informed by our humanistic approach and opportunities for experiential education, we offer a robust and inclusive learning community that fosters connections across academic disciplines and emerging scholarly areas. On our beautiful campus, supportive faculty and staff create the ideal place for discovery and possibility. Each St. Thomas student is empowered to think independently, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Meaningful contributions to the communities we serve locally, nationally, and globally are made today, through our teaching and research, and tomorrow, through the success of our alumni.
Vision
St. Thomas University commits to become the leading choice for students seeking a holistic university student experience.
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Salary range: Category A, Level 1 thru 6 (of 14 steps), $32,856 - $37,174
Union: STUSAU Local 60701
Term: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: Full-Time (40 hours per week); Monday to Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (evening and weekend work may be required on occasion)
The closing date for receipt of applications is September 20, 2019. All applications are to be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Candidates are responsible for clearly demonstrating in their cover letters how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward your cover letter and resume quoting competition number FA0909-CB, by clicking the Apply Now button. Please note that the selection process may include testing related to the advertised requirements. Candidates will be advised of any testing prior to the interview. Each applicant is asked to provide his/her contact information (preferably an email address) as it is normal practice for all applicants to be contacted when the hiring process is complete.
An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.