Maintenance Worker - Paint

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Opportunity

As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management (FMGT) fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management’s customers include Deans, departments, faculty, staff and students. The department’s branches work together as a team to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, as well as the provision of capital projects, and effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation and maintenance of campus buildings.

*This position is eligible for a Modified Work Schedule*

Job Summary

As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management clients include faculty, staff and students. As part of Facilities Management the Trades Shops reflects high service delivery standards and requirements. The team works together to ensure effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation, maintenance and repair of building systems on campus.

Under direct or general supervision, the Maintenance Worker will provide labourer or semi-skilled services in one or more trade, or qualified areas of practice as defined by the Industrial Training Authority of BC (ITA), BC Safety Authority and/or recognized licensing or training institutions. The incumbent assists trades persons or technicians, acts as labourer, performs semi-skilled tasks for which the incumbent has been trained to safely perform.

Regulated work shall be performed only by incumbents holding required qualifications. The incumbent performs related duties of similar scope and complexity in collaboration or independently within a single discipline or multidisciplinary shop and full-service facilities department which provides such services as plant and facilities engineering maintenance services. The incumbent will also assist in emergent situations, as reasonably declared by employer, within the physical and skill capacity of the individual.

Shall conform to all best practices in relation to UVic. Regulated and industry standards of work and behaviors, including compliance to WorkSafe BC regulations.

Performs basic routine maintenance tasks or assists in renovations and construction, volume of this type of work dependent on crew or work assignment.

Job Requirements

Experience:
This position requires a level of experience equivalent to 2 years of experience in related industry and in a similar capacity.

• Some tasks may require limited qualifications, below that of a journeyman or technician level qualification (meaning 4 – 5-year apprenticeship or formal training curriculum, as defined by the Industrial Training Authority of BC (ITA), BC Safety Authority and/or recognized licensing or training institutions).
• Some tasks will have required on-the-job-training (OJT), documentation will be required to verify OJT, training and verification of proficiency by a qualified person for that trade or qualified work.

Specialized Knowledge/Education: (For all crafts or Section Assignment)

• Working knowledge of maintenance and construction industry terminology and general practice, as related to labourer or semi-skilled worker.
• Valid British Columbia driver’s license.
• Good physical health, sufficient strength, stamina and coordination to perform a variety of routine heavy manual and machine operation tasks continuously.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use initiative and follow instructions.
• Ability to carry out an effective work schedule, under general supervision and utilize materials and equipment for maximum benefit.
• Ability to plan and organize work efficiently.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Ability to use resources and supplies in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use simple and common hand and power tools effectively (both fixed and portable) associated with trades (drill press, girders, pipe threading etc.)

As a staff member, this role should embody UVic's Core Competencies which include ?ETALNƏẂƏĹ I ÁTOL,NEUEL (respecting the rights of one another and being in right relationship with all things), People, Place, and the Planet, Change and Transformation, and Partnerships and Collaboration. These competencies reflect the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed to support the unit/department's initiatives and the broader mission of the university.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to work any recognized shift including weekends.
• May be required to assist with departmental response to emergent and safety related concerns.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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