Maintenance Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Re-post

Date Posted:
September 5, 2023

Posting Deadline:
September 19, 2023

Department:
Facilities Management

Type of Employment:
Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation:
Bargaining Unit 170, ($20.95 probation - $21.45 post probation)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment.

We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of
Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities Management team.

What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits

Some of these include:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension plan
Vacation
Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager, Maintenance and Operations, the Maintenance Assistant will:

Provide general maintenance service and make minor repairs and installations to buildings.
Provide maintenance assistance to the trades and Facilities Management staff, as required.
Operate university vehicles, as required.
Provide general upkeep of university grounds, which shall include, grounds work, grounds cleanup, vegetation control and/or snow removal and salting.
Assist tradesperson as required.
Perform snow removal and ice control and maintain log.
Attend training sessions to keep up with technological changes in building and safety related issues.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Maintenance Assistant you will have:

Technical certification or trades school certificate plus one-year experience in a building maintenance related environment.
Valid Driver's License required.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work shift work and be available for callin as required.
Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
Ability to work alone and complete tasks with mínimal supervision.
Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with mínimal instruction.

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