Facilities Maintenance Worker (On-Call)
About The Position
When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities. Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters. Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference. Under the limited supervision of the Manager, Buildings & Projects, the Facilities Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintenance and repair services to buildings, student residence, furniture, equipment, and grounds including carpentry, painting, plumbing, irrigation and sanitation needs. This position is also responsible for the testing of emergency showers and eyewash/deluge stations to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Requirements
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent plus up to and including one-year post-secondary trades’ related training.
- A minimum of 2 years’ related experience in facility maintenance is required.
- Experience in facility maintenance may include experience in any or all of the following areas: Building maintenance; Equipment maintenance; Grounds maintenance; Carpentry; Painting; Plumbing; Irrigation; and Sanitation.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Strong problem solving skills
- Works well independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel to other campus locations
- Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 60 pounds
- Ability to work on ladders, platform lifts, in confined spaces, and in awkward positions
Responsibilities
- Maintains and repairs buildings, student residences, interior and exterior surfaces, and components
- Installs, maintains and makes minor repairs to furnishings and equipment
- Maintains and repairs plumbing, irrigation and sanitation systems
- Maintains and repairs grounds facility, parking lots, signs, etc.
- Responsible for documenting, testing and repairing the emergency showers and eyewash stations at all campuses and leased locations
- Paints classrooms, hallways, offices, washrooms etc. (including prepping areas for painting, tape, mud, drywall etc.)
- Works with Custodians to assemble and install furniture and equipment, including relocation or rearranging as necessary; completes minor maintenance related to College grounds, parking lots, signs, including pickup of strewn garbage as needed; snow removal of steps, walkways, etc.
- Ensures fire and occupational health and safety practices are followed (e.g. exits are not blocked)
- Makes recommendations on maintenance requirements
- Carries out removal of snow from College grounds
- Assists other trades as required
- Performs other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
