Maintenance Worker – University of Alberta

Job Title: Maintenance Worker

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: DescriptionThis competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: .Location – This role is in-person with multiple UofA sites at North Campus, Edmonton OR Campus Saint-Jean, Edmonton, and South Campus Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe 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.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Position SummaryReporting to one of the Facility Area Supervisors (proposed new position-see accompanying JFS), 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 operations 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 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 Qf parts, tools and equipment, etc.
• Maintains parts lists, and when necessary, orders and receives parts from the suppliers.
• Inform 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.

The working hours are generally regular, with some flexibility. The typical schedule is as follows:

• Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Once a year, an afternoon shift will be required with alternative working hours for four weeks. Every 8 weeks, you will be required to take part in a week-long standby shift.Duties

• 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 Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Performs Administrative duties.
• Performs other related duties, as required, liaising with Residence Life, students, the public, other University staff, and outside contractors.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma
• A Fifth Class ABSA Ticket is required
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence (Non-GDL) to drive University vehicles
• First Aid, CPR (certificate), WHMIS, Customer Service, 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 is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer Service and Residence Life training/familiarity
• Basic computer training
• Any job-related courses: appliance repairs, air-conditioning, building code requirements, etc.

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.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. 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.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 24, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Company Name: University of Alberta

Salary: $54764.33 – 73940.15 per year

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