FACILITIES SERVICES TECHNICIAN (BAND LEVEL 3)

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador seeks a part-time Facilities Services Technician (Band Level 3) to perform caretaker duties for the Department of Ocean Sciences buildings, labs, and live animal facilities. The role involves after-hours shifts, monitoring via the EB I system, and ensuring the integrity of experiments and stored samples.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of caretaker experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and basic knowledge of

Qualifications

• Experience (minimum 2 years) in caretaker work in a non-medical research environment.
• Some experience in the care and handling of live animals.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct after-hours rounds and monitor building systems and live animal facilities.
• Operate and report on the building information system and laboratory equipment during shifts.
• Identify and report issues likely to cause flooding, damage, or loss of animals or equipment; coordinate with on-call staff as needed.
• Assist with access control after hours and communicate with Principal Investigators and Facilities Management as required.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Live animal care

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Job description

September 25, 2026

FACILITIES SERVICES TECHNICIAN (BAND LEVEL 3) (BUILDING TECHNICIAN)

Department of Ocean Sciences

Faculty of Science

(Contractual Position to April 16, 2027)

(Part-time/Call-in)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date.

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members.

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Laboratory Services Supervisor, the Facilities Services Technician (FST) is responsible, on an after-hours shift basis (nights, weekends, holidays, University closures), for systems monitoring and caretaker work related to the Department of Ocean Sciences' buildings, laboratories, and live animal facilities. The successful candidate will conduct physical rounds to monitor ongoing experiments and equipment to ensure the integrity of experimental parameters and stored samples in cooperation with the Facilities Management utilities annex. The FST will also monitor facility systems via an electronic building information system (EBI) to ensure the integrity of the water supply and various building functions. Other duties include conducting regular and special checks of all live animal holding facilities and laboratories; providing system adjustments and reporting any situations likely to lead to flooding, facility damage, or loss of animals or equipment; detecting electrical interruptions and properly resetting laboratory equipment, ultralow freezers, and water treatment equipment following these events; admitting pass holders to the buildings after hours, reporting after-hours issues to Principal Investigators or designates, Facilities Management, and Department of Ocean Sciences on-call personnel as appropriate; and performing other related duties as required. Weekday overnight shift coverage is 14 hours; weekend shifts are 12 hours; and holiday shifts are 10 hours.

This position will share leave coverage for three full-time with one part-time Facilities Services Technicians for annual, sick, and family leave, statutory holidays, and other University closures.

Qualifications

Experience (minimum 2 years) in the performance of caretaker work in a non-medical research environment, including some experience in the care and handling of live animals; graduation from high school is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision, effective communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with computer use are essential. General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems would be definite assets.

SALARY

$25.85 - $30.32 per hour (CUPE Local 1615)

CLOSING DATE

October 13, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

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Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.