##About Western

Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

##About Us

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western’s campus community, and related off-campus sites. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities, and in serving the community.

Key Goals of the Unit:

• Support campus-wide requirements for routine, emergency and preventative repairs and maintenance of Western’s buildings and infrastructure
• Support the provision of safe and well-maintained parking and transiting infrastructure for the campus community and visitors to Western
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for Western’s operational, academic and research activities
• Leac new construction and renovation work at Western; oversee budgets and timelines on projects from inception to completion
• Support of Western’s sustainability commitments to reduce emissions 45 percent by 2030, and by achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

##Responsibilities

Facilities Management's Building Services team is responsible for the general, safety cleanliness, maintenance and reporting of maintenance deficiencies within the specified areas of either campus or residence functioning.

We are seeking 10 summer students to assist with this work.

General Duties:

• Supports maintaining the cleanliness of the selective floors or areas of the buildings in support of summer housing and conference services
• Essential duties vary based on the day, condition of the building, available assistance and co-worker absence
• To provide a clean, safe and professionally maintained facility

Specific Duties:

• Garbage, waste and recycling removal
• Event set ups (including the movement of furniture) and pre- and post-event cleaning
• Support room turnovers, cleaning and linen inventory movement (in and out)
• Replenishing conference supplies in rooms, including but not limited to toilet paper, cups, soap, bedspreads, pillows

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary studies and returning full-time to post-secondary studies in the Fall

Experience:

• Preference will be given to those with previous experience with customer service, professional cleaning duties and hands-on physical labour

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Able to meet the physical demands of the roll: Lift, bend, twist, turn, push, pull, walk, crouch, kneel, pinch, grasp, climb and reach repetitively
• Ability to work independtly and in a team environment
• Listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments
• Establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers, maintaining professional behaviour
• Proven attention to detail, efficient and well-organized
• Preferred: knowledge of Western University's campus and the Division of Facilities Management

##Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

##Background Checks

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

##Affirmation Policy

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

##Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

##Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

##Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.