Maintenance Mechanic

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Residences (Housing & Ancillary Services) is now hiring one full-time continuing Maintenance Mechanic to join the Residence Facilities Team. The Residences Facilities team manages 5000 student beds in 18 residence buildings striving to create a safe supportive environment and a sense of belonging for all students. Residence buildings also support revenue generation through the summer season offering temporary accommodations and foodservices for the conference events and tourism markets.

Each of our eighteen student residences has a unique and thriving the summer Event Services Residences and Hospitality Services operates and supports a thriving conference business providing a critical source of revenue to the university. Our facilities team plays a crucial role in both the academic year and conference season by providing a clean safe well-maintained healthy living environment. Our facilities staff also play an important role as ambassadors for the University. Their daily contact with students faculty staff and visitors helps the University to be a welcoming and friendly place.

The successful incumbent must be willing to work weekends and afternoon/evening shifts as required as well as be willing to work overtime and respond to call-ins outside of normal working hours.

Candidate success is based on a good work ethic ability to learn and practice new skills embracing our mission and values and respecting diversity and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for small general repairs to the residence portfolio. The Maintenance Mechanic will be required to perform minor maintenance on plumbing system and components repair and maintain interior finishes and complete small general addition to competitive wage the maintenance mechanic will be given the opportunity to work overtime shifts on peak operational times an annual work clothing allotment (employees will be provided with 4 sets (shirts and pants) during each contract year) ongoing training and (PPE) personal protective equipment is provided.

Additionally Queens University also offers a wide range of benefits from which eligible faculty and staff can participate to suit their individual and family needs. Information about this and other helpful material can be found on the Human Resources Website. Some of the highlights are below:

15 days vacation after 1 continuous year of service (prorated based on start date for 1st year)
The University allows staff members the full time off between December 25th and January 1st inclusive of a winter closing without loss of salary. The actual dates of the closure (normal working days) will be determined by the University
Group Insurance Benefits (immediate except dental and LTD which is accessible after one year)
Childcare Support Plan (after one year)
Tuition Support Plan (after one year)
University Pension Plan (immediately if full-time contract is 1 year or as soon as renewal term takes employee past 1 year)
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) (after one year)
University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) (coverage under the plan starts on the date employee and family arrive in Canada but not earlier than the 10th day of the month before the month in which university employment begins)
Inclusive Queens Learn about the resources programs and new initiatives that are helping us to build a campus that embraces diversity and empowers all members of our community to thrive at Queens.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) help create an inclusive workplace by giving equity-deserving groups a formal structure within an organization to support their unique needs. If you have the qualities of a successful Maintenance Mechanic and meet the minimum qualifications take the first step and apply now!

Successful Maintenance Mechanic:

Follow all appropriate safety practices
Show good work habits
Commit to client satisfaction you care that your work is done well
Respect diversity and promote inclusion in our workplace
Learn and practice new skills
Maintain a positive and professional attitude
Are courteous and caring while creating a safe and welcoming environment for members of the university community conference organizers students and guests
Embrace our values: Professional Respectful and Responsible Integrity Dependable Effective and Efficient

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma (an equivalent combination of education and recent and relevant experience may be considered).
Sound knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions. Ability to follow safe working procedures in accordance with applicable safety policy procedures and regulations.
Must have practical knowledge of maintenance of interior and exterior doors windows basic plumbing basic carpentry and associated architectural hardware.
Must have a valid Ontario Class G Drivers License and satisfactory driving record.
2 years relevant experience
Confidence in managing assigned duties with ability to prioritize work orders aligned with Housing and Ancillary priority levels and student/clients needs.
Ability to develop skill in locating and correcting defects and maintenance requirements in buildings fixtures and equipment.
Skill in the safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Technical aptitude to collect work orders web-based or mobile application.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job including regularly lifting items up to 20 kg and use of a step stool or 6 stepladder to access overhead locations.*
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work in accordance with safety policies procedures regulations and Provincial codes.
Respect diversity and promote inclusion in the workplace.
Commitment to Student / Client satisfaction.
Report losses damages repairs and infractions of residence regulations
Conduct inspections maintenance and complete repairs to deficiencies such as but not limited to:
oDoor hardware: locksets peep holes crash bars hinges
oWindows: sash balancers end caps screens limiters
oWashrooms: toilet flush handles &flappers shower heads dispensers mirrors
oBedroom: Furniture repair cork boards curtain/blinds minor painting
oTV/Display Monitors: install/remove mounts and units.
Operate various portable electric and manual hand tools.
Manage small inventory of parts particular to the Residence environment
Record and document all work within an CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) accordance with procedures.
Work on scheduled shift and overtime when required.
Carry a work issued cell phone and respond to calls as necessary.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .