General Maintenance Worker, Facilities Management

Position Overview

Facilities Management is currently seeking a Full-time Regular General Maintenance Worker.

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department, as a part of Facilities Management & Development, is responsible to ensure that building structures and systems for all University owned and leased properties are operated and maintained in a reliable, efficient and cost effective manner to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment in which campus users can carry out their activities. Campus is divided into 6 operating zones. This position reports to the Supervisor, Maintenance. Work is performed under minimal supervision.
 

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Complete daily operations and maintenance coverage for systems and general facility maintenance
• Assist trades personnel as part of their duties which do not require certification including, but not limited to carpentry, roofing, flooring, tile setting, door hardware, painting, minor plumbing, and electrical re-lamping
• Work independently on various assignments relating to the trades, custodial, and grounds duties, including, but not limited to: carpentry, roofing, flooring, tile setting, door hardware, painting, minor plumbing, and general maintenance work
• Participate in disaster planning and mock disaster exercises and attendance at department safety meetings
• Responsible to become familiar with all existing University structures and systems, as well as acquire knowledge of new trends, techniques, codes and equipment as they become relevant to the operation of the University
• Ensures that equipment, workspaces, and tools supplied by the University are used for their intended purposes, and are maintained in a safe working order

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Non-certified general facility maintenance experience would be an asset
• Physical strength and stamina and be able to lift up heavy (up to 25 kilograms)
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, year round indoor and outdoor responsibilities and controlled hazardous environments
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time as well as be able to work in cramped positions
• Mechanical aptitude and proven ability to use hand and power tools, to work on ladders at various heights, and demonstrate a safety-conscious attitude.
• Ability and willing to work in a variety of environments, including office settings, classrooms, research laboratories including areas that support animals, mechanical rooms, service tunnels etc
• Proven record of being able to work independently with minimal supervision to complete tasks assigned in a timely manner and have ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
• Comfortable working with others in a team environment including mentoring and sharing knowledge with apprentices and co-workers
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations
• Excellent customer service including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented and have ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite including word, e-mail, mobile communication devices
• Opportunities may include future training programs including apprenticeships
• Must hold a valid minimum Class 5 Alberta Drivers License with less than 7 demerit points.  Learner's, probationary, graduated license, or motorcycle/moped only license will not be acceptable. A drivers abstract will be requested

Application Deadline:  February 17th 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the General Job Family, Phase 3.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. 

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.