Continuing, full-time, Carpenter/Locksmith

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Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity in the Carpentry/Locksmith field? Are you looking to join one of Canada’s leading universities? Facilities Management is currently looking to connect with qualified applicants in this trade. Could this be you?

You will rely on your excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building talents to collaborate with clients and colleagues throughout the University of Victoria. You’re a flexible, effective problem solver, and a confident and self-motivated individual who enjoys networking with the university community and maintaining autonomy, with a keen desire to learn and provide exceptional client service.

The University is like a small city, therefore no two days are alike. If you appreciate a job with variety then this is the position for you.

In return, you will be rewarded with working for a university that has earned a reputation for its commitment to research, scholarship and experiential learning as well as for providing a diverse and welcoming learning community. UVic isn’t just a workplace – it’s a community. In addition to competitive salaries, UVic contributes to you and your family’s health and wellness through comprehensive medical, dental and pension benefits. We also offer:

• generous time off package:
• generous leave compensation including maternity, parental, adoption, sick, and personal;
• equity and diversity support and initiatives including religious observances
• on-site childcare: infant – 5 years
• discounted athletic facility memberships
• sustainability initiatives, including discounted transit passes
• support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP

Applications will be reviewed beginning July 31. The position will remain open until filled. Questions about the competition may be directed to Julie Ellerton at ellerton@uvic.ca.

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. Facilities Management 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 campus buildings.

Reporting to the Carpentry Supervisor, the carpenter / locksmith provides journeyman level skills in carpentry with particular emphasis on the repair, maintenance and installation of locks and associated hardware.

The Carpenter / Locksmith shall conform to all best trade practices in relation to UVic, compliance with industry standards of work and behaviors, including Worksafe BC regulations and applicable codes.

Job Requirements

A minimum of five years’ experience at the journeyman level. Experience must include:

• Repair, maintenance, and installation of door locks and closers;
• developing key schedules for buildings;
• applying knowledge of building codes and practices;
• use and maintenance of required tools of the trade; and,
• production of high quality products and a high level of customer service with efficient use of available resources.

Equivalent combinations of training, education and/or experience may be considered.

Requires sufficient strength, stamina and coordination to perform a variety of routine, heavy, manual tasks and to be able to operate equipment and use tools or machines continuously in an outdoor environment in all types of weather conditions.

Operational hours and service requirement require willingness to work any recognized shift including weekends.

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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