General Maintenance Worker

Competition Number : REQ 5790

TITLE : General Maintenance Worker

DIVISION : Facilities & Sustainability

SALARY : Payband G, starting rate $ per hour

HOURS : Monday to Friday 7 : 00 am 3 : 00 pm

HOURS PER WEEK : 40

LOCATION : 160 Kendal Avenue

STATUS : FullTime Support

EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately

CLOSING : Open until filled.

LandAcknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time.

We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary :

Undergeneral supervision, the General Maintenance Worker performs avariety of skilled manual tasks and duties in support of various general maintenanceservices provided by the Facilities Management Department but not limited toplumbing, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical that mayinclude, installs, repairs, to maintain building components and equipment,utilizing power and hand tools, on any of the College Campuses provided.

Key Responsibilities :

Coordinates, acting as point of contact and organizing service providers and acquiring quotes, procure resources and get approval to proceed from respective management, for needed contractors called by facilities or other departments to provide various services to the college :

Verifies college policies regarding the contracted work are communicated and followed.

Communicates and confirms health and safety procedures and scope of work are followed by contractors accessing the college and executing the work in the college environment.

Communicates the affected areas within the college, such as security, department heads, staff and the student body as required.

Procures resources such as components for building operations and arrange installation when needed.

Schedules contractor work and change as needed to accommodate staff and students with minimal disruptions.

Provides plumbing, mechanical, and electrical maintenance and repairs (emergency and preventative), as requested, and required to college facilities by :

Troubleshoots light issues such as changing lights.

Assists with repairs in cooling tower maintenance and cleaning.

Restores power through troubleshooting different parts of the system (breakers, receptacles & etc.).

Installs and repairs of locks, hinges & door closures.

• Provides skilled trades as requested and required to perform repairs or other duties, , changing filters or fan belts, preparing HVAC systems for operation or winterization.
• Performs various duties to maintain college facilities including work associated with carpentry, masonry, painting, and assisting with mechanical and electrical.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educationaland Experience Requirements :

• Two-year Certificate of Apprenticeship in General Maintenance or other related field.
• Completion of Locksmithing Courses The Association of Ontario Locksmiths is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ practical, related work experience in tasks associated with repair / maintenance of buildings and equipment, in industrial, commercial, or institutional environment.

Skills and Attributes :

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute own work.
• Must adhere to policies and procedures as set out in various manuals, , safety information (WHIMIS), Building Codes, material, and equipment specifications, etc.
• Good judgment and accuracy; attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to stoop, bend and work in tight spaces; ability to lift over 20 kg or 44 lbs. (, machinery components, motors, ladders etc.).
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes :

The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and / or their international equivalents.

Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

GBC employees, please use to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration.

About Us :

prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a .

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George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).