Maintenance Worker

Northwestern Polytechnic

  • Grande Prairie, AB
  • $56,856-80,880 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
BackgroundNorthwestern Polytechnic, Canada's newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada's newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.The RoleThe Maintenance Worker performs maintenance duties and repairs to the Residence facilities, including carpentry, heating, electrical, dry walling, painting, plumbing, appliances, windows/screens, and move-in/out inspections.What We OfferNWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada's newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.Job RequirementsThe successful candidate will have one year's post secondary education in a related field or two years towards a Journeyman Trades Certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
  • Maintenance experience including but not limited to:
  • Maintain and/or repair any issues which arise in any of the Residence units; fridges, stoves, freezers, laundry, exterior/interior doors, door jambs, frames, weather stripping, latches, windows, blinds, window screens, light fixtures etc.
  • Assist, coordinate, and work with various outside trades and internal stakeholders with regards to repairs and maintenance requirements or new construction
  • Trouble shoot furnace and hot water tank issues and repair if possible.
  • Maintain detailed reports on conditions of units, maintain weekly reports on utility readings, check and refill/repair unit fire extinguishers
  • Respond to service calls and assist students as requested
  • Conduct move-in and move-out inspections, outfit residence buildings as required
  • Ensure safe access to residence grounds including snow removal for grounds, roofs, balconies, walkways. Ensure safe operation of grounds equipment.
  • Maintain summer and/or winter preventative maintenance schedule (eg. re-caulk windows, snake tubs, rebuild screens, painting etc)
  • Respond to student enquiries and service calls for a wide range of scenarios, eg. snaking bathtub/sink, changing taps, unclogging toilets, boost vehicle batteries, stuck vehicles, changing tires etc
  • Assist with other duties including special events set-up, conferences, barbeques, contests and some office duties such as answering inquiries, collection of coins/payments, provision of receipts.
  • Respond to emergency situations such as sewer back ups, gas leaks, frozen lines, fire, flood etc.
  • Other desirable attributes include:
  • some proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
  • a high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
How to ApplyOnly applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at .Thank you for applying to NWP!Appointment Date From:6/3/2024Appointment Date To:Salary Grade$56,856.00 - $80,880.00Organizational UnitNorthwestern Polytechnic -> Dean, StudentsLocationGrande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 CA (Primary)

Northwestern Polytechnic