Closing Date: November 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 145 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1-Year Term | Saint John | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• This position is a 25/25/25/25 time split of utility worker duties along with emergency shower & eyewash inspections. This includes fire extinguisher checks that are regulated by Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the position, including the ability to lift heavy objects, work from ladders, at heights or in cramped quarters.
• A degree of skill in moving and transporting materials and equipment is a requirement.
• Tasks include working indoors or outdoors under varying conditions, at heights or in confined spaces.

Salary Range: $19.66 - $23.20 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Building Operations Manager, Utility Worker PL3 (Emergency Shower Inspector) conducts all tasks associated with emergency showers, eye wash inspections, and fire extinguisher checks in all buildings, including inspection, testing and tracking.

• Set up, dismantle, remove/relocate, repair, and maintain furniture and equipment across campus; monitor the state of furniture and equipment and take necessary action to ensure repair and/or replacement, as needed.
• Oversee and execute daily work orders.
• Collect and deliver new and used materials, including hazardous materials, dangerous goods, lab equipment, kitchen appliances, office furniture, etc.
• Coordinate and install office furniture and repair fixtures and fittings across campus (e.g., desks, chairs, cabinets, whiteboards, shelving).
• Install signage inside buildings and outside on campus grounds.
• Operate Genie lift and perform duties from aerial work platforms, as required. This includes repairing light fixtures, ceiling tiles, flag poles, etc.
• Operate light vehicles or small tractors to complete daily tasks as needed.
• Assist with re-lamping light fixtures in gyms, pools and dining halls.
• Apply safety precautions to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
• Operate and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
• Perform emergency shower and eye wash inspection duties, including weekly inspections and operation (activating) emergency shower, eyewash stations, combination units, and drench hoses weekly as per WSNB regulations.
• Document all weekly testing and provide regular records and reports to the supervisor.
• Performs fire extinguisher inspections. Inspect all fire extinguishers on campus and conduct an annual inspection that requires valid testing and documentation of all fire extinguishers to ensure compliance. Provide regular records and reports to the Building Operations Manager.
• Other Duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training in safe lifting practices is essential.

Additional Strengths

• General knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices necessary for heavy lifting and labour work.

• Knowledge of windows excel and word.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and in conjunction with other service personnel.

• Ability to anticipate and deal with problems and issues persistently.

• A minimum valid class 5 license would be an asset.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - LOCAL 3339 (CUPE)

This position is part of the CUPE Local 3339 and falls under the CUPE Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.