Mechanical Utilities Summer Student - 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

UT-Water & Sewer Utility:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Apr 18, 2023

Closing Date

May 02, 2023

Hourly Rate

$ $26.32

Grade

Hours

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

This position has an end date of August 31, 2023.

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.

Department summary

The University of Alberta Utilities Department is responsible for providing Utility Services to the Great Campus Area as well as all off campus University sites.

Position summary
The University of Alberta Utilities Department is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Mechanical Utilities Operations.

The Mechanical Utilities Maintenance Worker is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Utility Services Corridor as well as the maintenance of the campus water distribution system, storm and sanitary collection system and off campus utility systems.

The work takes place on the University's North Campus as well as Off-Campus sites including the University's South Campus, UA Botanic Garden, Augustana Campus, Campus St.

Jean and other smaller research sites.

Duties

Maintains the support systems necessary for the operation of the campus services corridor (ie. lighting, air conditioning, fire extinguishers, cleaning, washing and painting of the corridor, etc.)
Maintains the campus domestic water distribution system as well as the campus storm and sanitary collection system
Performs and assists trades staff in various tasks such as plumbing, steam fitting, and gas fitting in the maintenance and repair of pipes, sewer lines, fire hydrants, valves, filters, meters, sump pumps, and low and high voltage cables
Operates heavy equipment such as fork lift trucks
Inspects and repairs manholes and sanitary sewer systems including septic tanks, holding tanks, cisterns and water well treatment systems
Accurately reads domestic water, natural gas, chilled water and demineralized water meters on a monthly basis for billing and building efficiency purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma
Currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program
Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License (nonGDL) is required

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with heavy equipment operation
Previous knowledge of utilities safety, WHIMIS training, First Aid, and Fork Lift training is an asset
Ability to work in a number of different environments that are comparable to industrial process plants and municipal operations
Must have good communication and decision making skills

How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.