Facility Assistant - RPC Fredericton

RPC; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and Dental coverage

Top Up for Maternity Leave

Wellness rebates

Paid leave

Job summary

RPC is seeking a Facility Assistant in Fredericton to join our building maintenance team. You will help maintain buildings, grounds, and outdoor spaces to ensure a safe, clean, and professional environment.

The role involves physical tasks, operating maintenance equipment, and collaborating with the team as needed. Requirements include a high school diploma, basic computer skills, a Class 5 driver’s license, and 1–2 years in maintenance.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• 1–2 years in maintenance/facilities/property maintenance.
• Familiarity with safe use of hand tools.
• Experience working on ladders.
• Tolerance for physical lifting.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team.
• Experience with ride-on lawnmowers, push mowers, trimmers, etc.
• Experience painting or basic carpentry an asset.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain RPC's buildings, grounds, and outdoor spaces in a safe, clean, and professional condition.
• Perform physical work, including lifting, moving, and transporting materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate and care for landscaping and maintenance equipment.
• Clear snow and ice from walkways, ramps, and entrances to maintain safe access to facilities.
• Inspect, clean, and perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete daily tasks and respond to operational needs.
• Follow safe work practices and report maintenance concerns or hazards promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Independent work

Ladder safety

Basic computer skills

Hand tools familiarity

Ride-on mower operation

Education

Secondary school graduation

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Job description

The Research and Productivity Council (RPC) is NB's provincial research organization, a research & technology organization that provides analytical and applied research services. In business since 1962, we serve over 1000 clients annually from our locations in Fredericton and Moncton, New Brunswick.

We have an immediate opening for a Facility Assistant at our Fredericton location. The successful individual will be working in our building maintenance department. Duties will include but are not limited to: lawn mowing, grounds maintenance, painting, cleaning, moving furniture and other large items, and assisting maintenance personnel in various tasks. Other related responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

Help maintain RPC's buildings, grounds, and outdoor spaces in a safe, clean, and professional condition.

Perform physical work, including lifting, moving, and transporting materials, equipment, and supplies.

Operate and care for landscaping and maintenance equipment.

Clear snow and ice from walkways, ramps, and entrances to maintain safe access to facilities

Inspect, clean, and perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment.

Work independently and as part of a team to complete daily tasks and respond to operational needs.

Follow safe work practices and report maintenance concerns or hazards promptly.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

A secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Basic computer skills

Class 5 drivers' license

A minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a maintenance, facilities, or property maintenance role

Familiarity with the safe use of hand tools

Experience working on ladders

A tolerance for physical lifting

Comfortable working independently and in a team;

Experience with ride on lawnmowers, push mowers, trimmers, etc.

Experience painting, crack filling, some carpentry would be considered an asset

COMPENSATION:

Wage rate $25.67/hr. RPC offers a generous employee benefit plan including a

pension plan (New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan), Health and Dental coverage, Top Up for Maternity Leave, Wellness rebates, paid leave, and more

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday to Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will proceed until a suitable candidate is identified. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

RPC is committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity and inclusion.