Saint John, NB

Skilled Trades and Labour

Experienced

Full-time

$23.75 - $29.42 / hour

Competition Number: #192-25.26

Benefits:
Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Closing Date: May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Saint John | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $23.75- $29.42 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Building Operations Manager, the Building Operator is responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and efficient operation of physical assets, as assigned to them by their supervisor. The Building Operator is responsible for the wellbeing of the people working, learning, and living within the buildings at UNBSJ. The operator is required to perform duties as it pertains to maintenance, including duties of other classifications (ie. utility operator).

Respond to incoming Service Orders in a professional and timely manner.

Perform thorough daily inspections of buildings to identify faults, ensure standard of cleaning is maintained and ensure general standards of appearance are upheld.

Complete work according to Preventative Maintenance Program. Perform repairs to buildings as required.

Maintain familiarity with building systems (ex. emergency lighting, interior/exterior lighting, electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing and water systems, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers).

Assist, as required, in the removal of snow and ice to ensure safe entry to and exit from the buildings.

Ensure timely and efficient completion of all necessary documentation (ex. service order completion notification).

Contribute to after-hours emergency response across all campus buildings on a rotational basis.

Contribute to vacation/absence coverage across all campus buildings on a rotational basis as required.

Report maintenance problems and building component failures to Building Operations Manager.

Assist in enforcement of applicable policies and regulations.

Promote, in an active and positive manner and by being accessible and visible within his/her assigned buildings, the functions of the Department of Facilities Management. Communicate effectively and professionally with University student, faculty and staff.

Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

Secondary schooling in accordance with provincial standards and Interprovincial Trade Qualifications or a Certified Journeyman with Department of Advanced Education apprenticeship

3-6 years' experience in a similar or related field, preferably experience with plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical.

Additional Strengths

BOMI Systems Maintenance Technician Certificate is considered an asset.

WHMIS certification, must be completed once in position

Workplace Standard Fist Aid is considered an asset.

Ability to openly communicate in a compelling, honest, persuasive and articulate manner

Ability to anticipate and deal with problems and issues in a persistent manner

Ability to focus efforts on achieving quality results, consistent with departmental vision

Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and work cooperatively and effectively within and across organizational units to achieve common goals

Ability to bring excellence to internal and external clients by focusing efforts on anticipating and meeting their needs

Strong decision-making ability, self-directed and proactive

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University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - LOCAL 3339 (CUPE)

This position is part of the CUPE Local 3339 and falls under the CUPE Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.