Building Operations Maintenance Assistant

AMS of UBC•Vancouver, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC. This is a permanent, part-time, hourly position working 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 6:00 pm until 11:30 pm. The compensation is $23.00 per hour, with a discounted meal on shift and professional development opportunities. The Building Operations Maintenance Assistant will help support the upkeep of the AMS's state-of-the-art, 250,000 square foot facility. The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of all venues and equipment in the Student Union Building (THE NEST) in compliance with AMS standards and procedures and regulatory legislation (e.g. Food Safe Standards, WHMIS). They provide day-to-day maintenance of the facility to keep all building fabric, fittings and equipment in good repair. This is a great position for those who are completing their education and have some experience in handy work or alternatively those who have industry experience and are looking for 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