Maintenance Mechanic

Queen's University; Kingston; In loco; CAD 50.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual work clothing allotment

Overtime shifts during peak times

Ongoing training and PPE provided

Vacation after 1 year of service

Group Insurance Benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

University Pension Plan

EFAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Queen’s University is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join the Residence Facilities Team. The role involves small general repairs across 5,000 beds in 18 residence buildings, with responsibilities in plumbing maintenance and interior finishes.

The position supports conference-season operations and requires flexibility for weekends and after-hours work. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will perform routine repairs, participate in overtime shifts during peak times, and benefit from

Competenze

• Willing to work weekends and afternoon/evening shifts.
• Willing to work overtime and respond to call-ins outside normal hours.
• Strong work ethic, quick learner, and commitment to inclusion and respect for diversity.
• Basic aptitude for plumbing maintenance and interior finishes.

Mansioni

• Perform minor maintenance on plumbing systems and components.
• Repair and maintain interior finishes across residence buildings.
• Carry out small general repairs as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Support overtime peak periods and call-ins as needed.

Conoscenze

General maintenance

Plumbing basics

Interior finishing basics

Descrizione del lavoro

Residences (Housing & Ancillary Services) is now hiring one full-time continuing Maintenance Mechanic to join the Residence Facilities Team. The Residences Facilities team manages 5,000 student beds in 18 residence buildings, striving to create a safe, supportive environment and a sense of belonging for all students. Residence buildings also support revenue generation through the summer season, offering temporary accommodations and foodservices for the conference, events and tourism markets.

Each of our eighteen student residences has a unique and thriving community. In the summer, Event Services, Residences and Hospitality Services operates and supports a thriving conference business providing a critical source of revenue to the university. Our facilities team plays a crucial role in both the academic year and conference season by providing a clean, safe, well-maintained, healthy living environment. Our facilities staff also play an important role as ambassadors for the University. Their daily contact with students, faculty, staff and visitors helps the University to be a welcoming and friendly place.

The successful incumbent must be willing to work weekends and afternoon/evening shifts as required, as well as be willing to work overtime and respond to call-ins outside of normal working hours.

Candidate success is based on a good work ethic, ability to learn and practice new skills, embracing our mission and values, and respecting diversity and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for small general repairs to the residence portfolio. The Maintenance Mechanic will be required to perform minor maintenance on plumbing system and components, repair and maintain interior finishes, and complete small general repairs. In addition to competitive wage, the maintenance mechanic will be given the opportunity to work overtime shifts on peak operational times, an annual work clothing allotment (employees will be provided with 4 sets (shirts and pants) during each contract year), ongoing training, and (PPE) personal protective equipment is provided.

Additionally, Queen’s University also offers a wide range of benefits from which eligible faculty and staff can participate to suit their individual and family needs. Information about this and other helpful material can be found on the Human Resources Website. Some of the highlights are below:

• 15 days vacation after 1 continuous year of service (prorated based on start date for 1st year)
• The University allows staff members the full time off between December 25th and January 1st inclusive of a winter closing, without loss of salary. The actual dates of the closure (normal working days) will be determined by the University
• Group Insurance Benefits (immediate except dental and LTD which is accessible after one year)
• Childcare Support Plan (after one year)
• Tuition Support Plan (after one year)
• University Pension Plan (immediately if full-time contract is 1 year or as soon as renewal term takes employee past 1 year)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) (after one year)
• University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) (coverage under the plan starts on the date employee and family arrive in Canada, but not earlier than the 10th day of the month before the month in which university employment begins)
• Inclusive Queen's Learn about the resources, programs, and new initiatives that are helping us to build a campus that embraces diversity and empowers all members of our community to thrive at Queen’s.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) help create an inclusive workplace by giving equity-deserving groups a formal structure within an organization to support their unique needs.