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Building Maintenance Worker
About the role
Job Summary
The Building Maintenance Worker (BMW) provides building maintenance operations for
the university.
The incumbent performs a broad range of preventative maintenance and repair work
including furniture installation and repair, lock hardware repairs, minor painting, minor
carpentry and minor plumbing work. The BMW coordinates the timing and completion of
contract services to ensure the efficiency of contracted work.
In addition, the incumbent participates as a liaison for special events, assisting in the
coordination of setup and tear down as required. The BMW participates as a member of
the university Emergency Response Team and provides assistance in evacuation in the
event of an emergency
Qualifications
- Certification in building systems or maintenance programs (such as BOMA, BOMI, IFMA, LEEDS) preferred or equivalent education or experience in basic trades related fields.
- Two (2) years related building maintenance experience.
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
- WHMIS certification is required.
- Ability to lift 50-60 pounds.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and discern primary areas of focus.
- A working knowledge of computers and building control systems is required.
- Experience in the coordinating and monitoring of trades personnel and contractors is desirable.
- Required to work in environments exposed to toxic fumes, loud noise, dust, extreme temperatures, heights, and equipment with moving parts that requires employee to be cognizant of all safety protocols & procedures inherent in their field, making use of professional protection equipment such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves.
- Duties require a high degree of physical exertion including bending down, kneeling, crouching for extended periods of time, pulling, pushing, manually carrying, lifting & transporting heavy objects.
- Required to work in inclement weather conditions ranging from extreme cold periods of rain, snow, ice, freezing rain, high winds, to extreme hot periods and heat waves.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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About University of the Fraser Valley
Nestled in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university offering 100 programs spanning master's and bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship and trades training, and continuing studies. UFV serves 15,000 students at locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz, British Columbia, as well as Chandigarh, India. Consistently ranking among the top in universities in the country in the Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report, UFV is renowned for its criminiology and criminal justice programs, BBA in aviation, kinesiology, fashion design program, and state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Centre.