Utility Person, AuxiliaryOn-Call (00103.50)

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) seeks qualified individuals for our On-Call Auxiliary pool. The On-Call Auxiliary pool of employees provides temporary short-term support to designated departments within the University to assist with workload requirements temporary leave coverage and during peak periods.

The length of an Auxiliary assignment can vary from one day to up to four months and can be part-time or full-time hours depending on the departmental requirements.

Provides utility delivery and janitorial services; performs tasks related to the maintenance of buildings grounds vehicles and equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Stores moves and delivers furniture materials supplies and equipment. Assembles and disassembles furniture shelving and equipment.
2. Performs seasonal grounds maintenance tasks including manual snow removal and sanding operations; maintenance of roads walks and parking lots; lawn and bed maintenance; clean-up duties.
3. Prepares rooms by moving and arranging chairs desks tables and other related furniture and equipment. Provides set up and take down support for special events.
4. Prepares non-technical routine facilities maintenance tasks and assists maintenance trades personnel:
   • Unplug plumbing fixture with a plunger
   • Cean out roof drains and eaves troughs
   • Replenish soap and paper towel dispensers
   • Hang clocks and replace batteries
   • Sand wood and apply edging to shelves
5. Performs janitorial duties and replenishes washroom supplies.
6. Recycles and disposes of waste and surplus materials performs litter control and empties refuse containers.
7. Replaces fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs.
8. Operates cleans and performs minor maintenance on passenger and delivery vehicles and light duty equipment.
9. Installs and maintains signage portable fire extinguishers parking meters and parking curbs and barriers.
10. Investigates and performs pest control.
11. Provides traffic control and support to emergency

REPORTS TO
Assistant Director Building Operations

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License

EXPERIENCE

• Six months related experience including forklift operation

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to operate related equipment such as a variety of hand and power tools ladders and lifts snow blower power broom pressure washer dollies vacuum forklift and delivery vehicles

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to extremes of heat cold inclement weather temperature fluctuations
• Exposure to noise dust dirt fumes noxious odorous poor ventilation restrictive work areas
• Exposure to accident hazards and hazardous materials
• Lifting weights greater than 20 kg