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Job Description
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.
Position Summary
Reporting to one of the Facility Area Supervisors, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the daily monitoring of Campus Services' equipment and buildings, and performs repairs and maintenance (within code regulations) in a variety of building operation disciplines and trades: Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Appliances, Food Service/Day-Care Equipment, Carpentry, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning.
The Maintenance Worker:
- Assists the Maintenance Worker-Lead Hand, in scheduling and coordinating the day-to-day activities of casual summer maintenance staff in the delivery of the Preventative Maintenance Program.
- Assigns the labour, equipment and tools required by the implementation of the program, and monitors the progress of the activities, providing weekly reports to the FAS.
- Provides training and technical guidance to the hourly casual summer maintenance staff.
- Keeps the daily and monthly inventory of parts, tools and equipment, etc.
- Maintains parts lists, and, when necessary, orders and receives parts from the suppliers.
- Informs the FAS if and when outside assistance is required in dealing with specific situations (trades, fire and safety, University and outside contractors).
- Provides input for the annual budgeting, as well as, for short- and long-term planning.
- Monitors daily equipment and buildings, performs repairs and maintenance (within code regulations), in a variety of building operation disciplines and trades: Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Appliances, Food Service/Day-Care Equipment, Carpentry, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning.
- Assists in scheduling and coordinating the day-to-day activities of casual summer maintenance staff in the delivery of the Preventive Maintenance Program.
- Performs Administrative duties.
- Performs other related duties, as required, liaising with Residence Life, students, public, other University staff, and outside contractors.
- One 3-week “Afternoon” shift per year and a standby shift about every 9 weeks
- Other duties as required.
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Fifth Class ABSA Ticket is required
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence (Non-GDL) to drive University vehicles
- Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six (6) demerits and/or two (2) moving violations within the last two years.
- First Aid, CPR (certificate), WHMIS, Customer Service, and Asbestos Removing training an asset.
- Supervisory, technical, trades-related and computer courses diploma/certificate - optional.
- Must be able to perform duties in a variety of trades, schedule, coordinate, train and supervise the activities of skilled and semi-skilled personnel.
- Must have the technical and administrative abilities in order to prepare and conduct the items mentioned above.
- Three to five years of building operation experience required.
Application Instructions
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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
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At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.