AddressThe Department of Facilities Management at the University of Prince Edward Island is seeking applicants for a full-time permanent Utility Worker position at the Faculty of Climate Change and Adaptation located in St. Peter’s Bay, PEI. May be required to work permanently at UPEI Charlottetown campus at any point.
Employees in this class perform tasks related to the maintenance of grounds, equipment, and buildings. Assignments are varied and are completed under the supervision of a senior maintenance employee according to approved procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
According to department requirements and priorities, duties may include:
- Moving of heavy furnishings, supplies and equipment
- Operation of snow removal and other automotive equipment
- Removal of snow and debris from ground entrances
- Gardening; care and cleaning of grounds
- Waste disposal
- General maintenance and operation of equipment required to carry out assignments
- Cleaning and housekeeping of the faculty building
- Operating industrial cleaning equipment, and sanitary supplies
- Other related duties as may reasonably be considered as coming within the duties of this class
- Assignment to shifts, other than day shifts, will be in accordance with the collective agreement
- Ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls and attend on-site within 15 minutes, as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 plus sufficient physical and manual capabilities to perform the work
- An equivalent combination of training and experience
- Minimum of six months experience with various types of machinery, e.g., snow blowers, lawn mowers, lawn tractors
- Valid driver’s license. (License to operate heavy equipment an asset)
- Physical ability to do the essential duties of the position
- May be required to obtain Federal Government security clearance
- Applicants living within St. Peter’s Bay or surrounding area would be considered an asset
