Facilities and Building Services Clerk (Part-time)

UBC The University of British Columbia; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a part-time Facilities and Building Services Clerk to provide reception and administrative support in the Facilities and Building Services office. responsibilities include scheduling, payroll, accounts payable, and coordinating room reports for residential/services operations.

The role requires strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School graduation, plus one year of post-secondary education, plus four years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct inquiries; act as liaison between Facilities & Building Services and external groups.
• Provide reception and administrative support.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
• Schedule meetings for special projects and prepare relevant reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School graduation + 1 year of post-secondary + 4 years related experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Facilities and Building Services Clerk (Part-time)

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950. Job Profile CUPE 2950 Hourly - Administrative Support 3 (Gr6). Department Admin | Facilities | Student Housing and Community Service.

Compensation Range: $30.14 - $31.68 CAD Hourly.

Posting End Date: October 4, 2026. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date: Ongoing.

This position is normally scheduled part-time for two days per week. However, full-time availability is required throughout December and during the period from April 15 to September 15. These scheduling requirements may be adjusted based on operational needs, with required notice provided in advance.

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision of Facilities and Building Services Admin Supervisor, the Facilities and Building Services Clerk position will provide reception and administrative support for the Facilities and Building Services office. The areas of responsibility and duties range from complex to routine, including but not limited to updating and distributing staff schedules, payroll, accounts payable, updating and running room reports, coordinating orders, working with the master key system and electronic communication systems, and assisting in new employee recruitment/orientation for the department.

Work Schedule

Work schedule may vary seasonally due to operational needs.

Organizational Status

Reports directly to the Facilities Manager and works closely under the supervision of Administrative Supervisor, along with the Director of Facilities and Building Services, Associate Directors, Trades Manager, Building Managers, Head Tradesperson, Subhead Tradesperson, and other Facilities and Building Services/Conferences and Accommodations management staff.

Work Performed

• Acts as one of the first points of contact for the department by receiving visitors, and responding or redirecting people as appropriate. This would include being a liaison between Facilities and Building Services and various external groups.
• Perform reception and administrative duties.
• Coordinates the repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
• Coordinates schedules and meetings for special projects with key stakeholders and compiling relevant reports prior to the meetings (residents, contractors, and other departments).
• Responds to complex inquiries via investigation and analysis, and provides information to appropriate individuals or stakeholders.
• Works with other UBC departments to coordinate logistics or exchange information to be able to resolve issues or respond to inquiries.
• Coordinates departmental ordering for Facilities and Building Services staff, obtains quotes, creates purchase orders and is responsible for receiving, verifying, and tracking invoice payments.
• Coordinates access to the master key system and electronic communication system through issuing, recording, collecting and maintaining keys, mobile phones, and pagers for the department personnel on a daily basis.
• Maintains the work request system by entering, editing, and manipulating data while also tracking the progress of each request from beginning to completion.
• Additionally would gather data and analyze work request statistics, as well as entering and assigning data from invoices and expenses to related work requests, and assigning work requests to department trades, non-Housing trades, and contractors.
• Coordinates logistics for department projects by assisting with room inspections, cataloguing issues, collating data, and maintaining regular communication with relevant parties regarding ongoing issues.
• Tracks work hours for the Facilities and Building Services staff on timesheets and works with the Payroll Department to solve payroll related inquiries.
• Ensures the accurate recording of data into the payroll system and assists in resolving entitlement related inquiries.
• Monitors the absence call in line and schedules on-call workers as required by each residence and guest area.
• Works with Conference and Accommodation systems and managers on a seasonal basis to insure room reports are generated, updated, and communicated to relevant staff.
• Coordinates and aids in new employee recruitment and orientation, including managing the recall process.
• Identifies department needs and efficiencies in order to establish and refine new virtual filing system, as well as making operational changes or recommendations based on changing departmental demands.
• Researches and compiles data to inform management decisions as directed, including gathering information from other UBC departments and from external sources such as architectural firms, contractors and vendors.
• Creates project specific information systems for the department to record information, and may specifically take notes and minutes for meetings and for the management team.
• Represents the department by serving on University and SHCS committees and assists in the coordination of related events.
• Other duties related to qualifications and requirements of the job.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Work is performed in accordance with broadly established procedures and practices requiring initiative to plan and complete recurring assignments independently. Exercises initiative and sound judgment when establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion.

Supervision

Received: Works independently under general supervision of Administrative Supervisor. Receives instructions during orientation and training periods regarding the daily and prolonged operational level of work required.

Given: Assign service and housekeeping staff to specific areas and may distribute work assignments to Facilities & Building Service workers, trades, and housekeepers. May also aid in the orientation of new employees into routines, procedures and operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation, plus one year of post-secondary education, plus four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate a normal range of office equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accuracy with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently, within a team environment and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep sensitive matters confidential.
• Excellent telephone manner required.

About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].