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Maintenance Repair 1 (Painter) - Department of Facilities Management (Two Positions)

Competition Number:
73E17
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Facilities Management
Position:
Maintenance Repair 1 - Painter
Contract:
Two (2) Full-Time Permanent Positions
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week 
Salary:
$45,404 per annum as per IBEW 1928

The University of Prince Edward Island, Facilities Management Department, is seeking applicants for two positions in Maintenance Repair -Painter. These positions require individuals with formal training and demonstrated experience and skills related to preparing surfaces and applying decorative and protective finishes, ideally in commercial, institutional and/or industrial settings.  Knowledge of general building maintenance is an asset.  Employees in this class perform skilled labour duties in the maintenance, renovation, and repair of buildings and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies decorative and protective interiors/exterior/equipment finishes
• Prepare a variety of surfaces ( i.e. wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall coverings and specialty finishes
• Uses power and hand tools to carry out work
• Repairs to the building structure, constructs and installing wallboard, wall framing, ceiling grids, etc.
• Carries out maintenance, repairs and installation of wall coverings, wall protective systems and track systems. Installs white/bulletin boards, paper dispensers, keyboard trays, etc.
• Carries out maintenance and repairs to miscellaneous furniture and equipment such as chairs, tables, microwaves, beds, etc. 
• Carries out initial investigation and minor repairs relating to plumbing, ventilation, and electrical systems, fire alarm systems and security systems
• Requisitions for material, supplies and tools relating to proposed or actual work being performed and inventory
• Such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education diploma is required
• Diploma, Certificate or Journeyman Certificate/License in the painting trade or related trade from a recognized institution is required.  Preference will be given Red Seal certification as a painter
• Five (5) years related experience preparing surfaces and painting is required. • Computer software experience is an asset
• Educational and/or institutional environment experience is an asset

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr).

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.