School Facility Maintenance Worker

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon’s Department of Education is seeking a School Facility Maintenance Worker to support coordination of school maintenance requests and repairs across Yukon schools, monitor concerns, complete minor repairs, and coordinate work with HPW and external contractors.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will respond to facility safety issues, improve safe, functional environments, and communicate with school administrators, staff, and service partners.

Qualifications

• Experience performing general building/facility maintenance and minor repairs, including repairs to equipment, furniture, fixtures, or appliances.
• Experience responding to and following up on maintenance requests including facility related health and safety concerns or work orders, and tracking the status of outstanding work.
• Experience providing client/customer service and communicating effectively with a variety of clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Experience working in schools, institutional buildings, commercial facilities, or a similar facility-maintenance environment.
• Experience conducting facility, equipment, or playground safety inspections would be an asset.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance/work-order management system, such as Archibus would be an asset.

Job description

School Facility Maintenance Worker - (69162)

Government of Yukon -> Education - Operations

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

OS11

$74,307.00 - $86,038.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

75%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This competition is to fill 1 Permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Operations team. Reporting to the Director, Operations, the School Facility Maintenance Worker supports the coordination of school maintenance requests and repair needs throughout Yukon schools. The position is responsible for monitoring and responding to maintenance concerns, completing minor repairs, coordinating required work with Highways and Public Works (HPW) and external contractors, and following up to ensure maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner. The position also supports safe, functional, and well-maintained school environments by responding to facility-related safety concerns and emergencies and maintaining effective communication with school administrators, staff, and service partners.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience performing general building/facility maintenance and minor repairs, including repairs to equipment, furniture, fixtures, or appliances.
• Experience responding to and following up on maintenance requests including facility related health and safety concerns or work orders, and tracking the status of outstanding work.
• Experience providing client/customer service and communicating effectively with a variety of clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Experience working in schools, institutional buildings, commercial facilities, or a similar facility-maintenance environment.
• Experience conducting facility, equipment, or playground safety inspections would be an asset.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance/work-order management system, such as Archibus would be an asset.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility