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BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff Job Profile
BCGEU OK Hourly - Facilities Services Assistant I Job Title
Summer Maintenance Support Department
UBCO | Facilities | Building Operations | Housing and Conferences Compensation Range
$26.22 - $30.05 CAD Hourly Posting End Date
April 15, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Sept 2, 2024 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
- JOB SUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the Manager of Building Operations and Services, Student Housing and Community Services Okanagan, this position performs a variety of work in general maintenance and repairs of buildings, grounds, equipment, and performs other related duties as required.ORGANIZATIONAL STATUSReports directly to the Manager of Building Operations and Services, Student Housing and Community Services Okanagan and receives daily instruction from the Facilities Coordinator. Maintains collegial relationships with a variety of internal and external groups including: Managers from Residence Life, Housing Administration, Conference and Accommodation, and contract service providers, Central Facilities Staff, suppliers and regulatory bodies.WORK PERFORMED
- Provides on demand and project related carpentry work including but not limited to the repair and installation of interior and exterior door issues, installation of shelving, cabinetry countertops, monitor mounts, whiteboards, trim and flexible baseboards
- Performs drywall, painting and floor covering repairs to damaged and worn areas
- Repairs and modifies student room, office and common space furniture
- Installs, maintains and makes minor repairs to, Salto lock system, door hardware, safes, tools, kitchen appliances and equipment
- Reviews and repairs plumbing fixtures including: replacement of toilets, urinals, taps-sets, shower fixtures and unclogging of toilets, showers, kitchen and bathroom sinks
- Reviews and repairs electrical systems including: light bulb replacement and resetting of breakers
- Inspects, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs and basic level maintenance of heating and cooling equipment
- Liaises repairs and maintenance activities with internal (electricians, engineers and fire safety) and external (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, appliance repair, flooring, paint etc.) contractors
- Performs annual testing and identification of fire extinguishers as well as replacement or refilling, and recertification in accordance with the BC Fire code
- Carries out removal of snow from residence sidewalks, common pedestrian areas and applies sand de-icing in a timely manner to enhance safety on campus
- Provides emergency response to building issues resulting from leaks, plugs and floods
- Cleans up and removes garbage from facilities and around waste/recycling enclosures, smoking gazebos and buildings
- Maintains and repairs residence grounds
- Provides on demand and project related concrete repairs and improvements including assessment of stairs, sidewalks, curbs and common areas
- Supports ordering and organizing of operational materials
- Monitors and maintains appropriate stock of materials for custodial and maintenance needs.
- Supports proper disposal of surplus goods
- Conducts or coordinates regular servicing on department owned vehicles, golf carts, gas powered equipment and tools
- Makes minor purchases for maintenance related items using a visa card
- Recommends maintenance requirements and improvements
- Keeps and maintains necessary administrative and systems records, such as log books, supply records, and tool inventories
- Performs scheduled preventative maintenance tasks
- Supports the Facilities Coordinator with helping train and review summer auxiliary staff repairs to ensure Housing service standards have been performed
- Responds to after-hours call outs when necessary
Perform other related duties as assignedCONSEQUENCE OF ERRORMust exercise judgement based upon a thorough knowledge of procedures, guidelines and regulations. Constant consideration must be given to the physical well-being of workers, student and staff, property, machinery, equipment and tools in daily decision making and in carrying out duties. Financial risk associated with inventory projections, prioritizing of tasks and undertaking of maintenance of buildings and equipment. Errors in judgement may cause financial hardship, missed opportunity for the effective delivery of services and support to students and safety hazards. Incorrect decisions/judgements will directly affect the University’s reputation.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDThis position is under the day-to-day direction of the Facilities Coordinator and supervision of the Manager of Operations and Services.SUPERVISION GIVENThis position does not supervise staff.QUALIFICATIONSHigh school graduation or equivalent, plus up to and including one year post-secondary trades related training; over two (2) years of related experience involving building maintenance work and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.- Experience in building maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and grounds maintenance
- Class 5 drivers license
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and execute work order requests
- Ability to identify and execute preventative maintenance
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance programs
- Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment
- Ability to act in a tactful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work
- May be required to work uncomfortable and awkward positions
- Required to lift up to 50lbs occasionally
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle
- Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods, such as lock procedures, fall protection and confined space
- Ability to work flexible hours and or shifts and possibly weekends including afternoons and nights
- Shifts are subject to change due to operational requirements
- Criminal Record check available
