Facilities Maintenance Worker (25:059)

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking college as a Facilities Maintenance Worker, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the college's buildings and grounds. This position requires a blend of physical effort and technical skill, as you'll be responsible for tasks ranging from painting and carpentry to snow removal and equipment operation. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a tangible impact on the college community while developing their skills in facilities maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience with general maintenance is required.
• Heavy physical effort is expected to move furniture.

Responsibilities

• Provide general facilities maintenance of college buildings and grounds.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment related to maintenance.

Skills

General Maintenance

Interpersonal Skills

Carpentry

Dry Walling

Snow Removal

Tools

Front End Loader

Job description

Term of App't: Monday - Friday, daily schedule 7am - 4:45pm

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: Manager of Facilities

Salary:	Classification 12, $29.26/hour, as per the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Temporary employees are provided an additional $0.58/hour in lieu of benefits, and 6% vacation pay, for all regular hours worked.
Description:	The successful candidate will provide general facilities maintenance of college buildings, grounds, and equipment; with the expectation to operate and maintain all tools and equipment related to these functions. Duties will include painting and prep, lifting and moving items, deliveries, carpentry duties, snow removal and or grass cutting with appropriate equipment, operate and maintain service vehicles, etc. This position may assist with the demolition and renovations to various areas on our campuses. Interpersonal skills are a priority in this position and the Facilities Maintenance worker will have the ability and willingness to be an effective team member. Regular schedule is Sunday - Wednesday 7:00am - 4:45pm with a one (1) hr lunch break. Please note - this position is backfilling a current temporary vacancy until return of incumbent.
Qualifications:	Heavy physical effort is expected and is required to move furniture, etc., up to approximately 50 pounds (23 kg). Experience with general maintenance is required, with dry walling, painting and carpentry being an asset. A current driver's license is required, as well as front end loader experience (snow removal in winter months).

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.