Fume Hood Testing Technician - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VFO Building Operations:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Mar 18, 2024

Closing Date

Apr 03, 2024

Hourly Rate

$25.77 per hour

Grade

Hours

40
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This competition will be used to fill up to four positions.

These are 16-week, full-time Casual Level 1 positions from May

August 23, 202

4. Due to the project schedule requirements, the successful applicants are expected to work full-time for the entire 16 weeks.

Locations - Work takes place at four University of Alberta campuses

North Campus, Edmonton
South Campus, Edmonton
Campus Saint-Jean, Edmonton
Augustana, in Camrose, Alberta.

Working for the University of Alberta

The 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 First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for Facilities and Operations

Building service workers, engineers, technologists, peace officers and tradespeople help keep all five of our campuses maintained and operating safely and efficiently.

This group supports our community through operating, maintaining and renewing our infrastructure and providing a number of safety and security services.

As per the Fire code, all fume hoods in University of Alberta laboratories are to be tested annually to ensure proper working condition.

Position Summary

Duties

Conducts fume hood testing in University of Alberta laboratories as per testing protocol
Enters testing results into a Facilities & Operations database
Collects information on fume hood use practices
Prepares test reports
Maintains testing equipment to ensure it is in working order
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma
Experience working with Microsoft Office is essential
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting are essential
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good time management skills are required to achieve project milestones
Ability to work fulltime for the 16 consecutive weeks of the position May
August 23, 202
Ability to be a selfstarter and work with limited direct supervision
Ability to follow written procedures precisely and consistently over a long time period

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of 23 years of postsecondary studies in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, preference given to current students of the University of Alberta
Experience with AiM business enterprise software would be considered an asset

Full-time students enrolled at the University of Alberta hired for hourly paid roles as Casual Level 1 are not eligible for benefits. As a result, they receive a 1.5% pay premium.**
How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.