Facilities Assistant
Full-time, permanent
Opening date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Closing date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Facilities Assistant provides
general maintenance of the physical facilities, resource support for day to day
operations, and maintains a clean and safe building for an optimal learning and
work environment.
The salary range for this role is $39,000-$42,000 commensurate upon skills and experience.
Essential Functions:
- Set up, adjust, and clean rooms for classes and special events (Gallery openings, Evening Public Lectures, conferences etc)
- Empty garbage, recycling, and compost from building exterior and interior
- Clean and re-stock washrooms
- Respond to and clean spills, breaks and accidents as needed
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs around the building (faucets, fuses etc)
- Call and schedule outside service providers and tradespeople for major repairs
- Manage facility storage rooms and provide access for staff and contractors
- Share supervision of the student employee team with Building Operations Manager
- Function as the lead trainer for student employee team
- Monitor and confront suspicious persons and escort them off the property calling the RCMP as necessary
- Respond to emergency situations (security, blocked drains, leaks etc)
- Act as the level 2 Occupational First Aid attendant (training will be provided)
- Paint and touch up the building interior, specifically classrooms
- Replace ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and ballasts in the building
- Shovel and salt walking areas during the winter as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the HR Coordinator and Building Operations Manager
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be a person who:
- Understands and supports the ethos and mission of Regent College as articulated in the Theological Position
- Experience in Janitorial Services and/or General Maintenance is strongly preferred
- Experience with Health and Safety and First Aid is strongly preferred
- Has a basic level of mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Is able to identify and use general tools
- Can lift up to 30lbs frequently
- Can be on their feet and walk large distances over the course of a day
- Is reliable, dependable and able to work independently
- Has a mature, flexible, and adaptable attitude to respond to needs around the College
- Is curious about how things work
- Is able to plan out daily and weekly activities and tasks
- Is able to anticipate needs before they arise
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a professional attitude when dealing with clientele of the College—students, employees, visitors, vendors etc.
- Is able to use email and word processing
Application Process:
Applications must include a resume and a cover letter with specifics including eligibility to work in Canada. The application deadline has been extended to September 4, at 12:00pm. To submit your application, please email: [email protected].