Building Operations Maintenance Assistant

AMS of UBC•Vancouver, BC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is seeking a Building Operations Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of its 250,000 square foot facility. The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of all venues and equipment in the Student Union Building (THE NEST), ensuring compliance with AMS standards, procedures, and regulatory legislation. This role involves the day-to-day maintenance of the facility to keep all building fabric, fittings, and equipment in good repair. This position is suitable for individuals completing their education with handy work experience or those with industry experience seeking a single facility operation.

Requirements

Required to speak, read and write English
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
Demonstrated positive attitude and strong work ethic
Physically fit to perform the duties of maintenance and repairs, such as the ability to lift up to 60kgs (132lbs)
Intermediate computer skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in basic drywall, painting and other repair work is an asset
Trades background as a building maintenance worker, handyman, cooling technician, carpenter or similar is an asset
Trade certifications are an asset

Responsibilities

Support Maintenance Supervisor and follow directions
Support Building Operations Duty Manager during closing of the building
Interact with members of the public to guide them out during closing
Minor repairs to furniture and equipment
Minor painting and finishing
Ordering supplies as per AMS standards and procedures
Maintaining in order and safely utilizing workshop equipment, tools and supplies
Loading and moving materials, including furniture and equipment
General maintenance and handyperson duties: assembling, lifting, moving
Cleaning duties: sweeping, mopping, clearing beer lines, maintaining the loading dock areas and workshop
Other duties as required