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Utility Worker - Department of Facilities Management

Competition Number:
REQ117
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Facilities Management
Position:
Utility Worker
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$46,103 per annum, as per IBEW 1928

The Department of Facilities Management at the University of Prince Edward Island is seeking applicants for a full-time permanent Utility Worker position at the Faculty of Climate Change and Adaptation located in St. Peter’s Bay, PEI. May be required to work permanently at UPEI Charlottetown campus at any point.

Employees in this class perform tasks related to the maintenance of grounds, equipment, and buildings. Assignments are varied and are completed under the supervision of a senior maintenance employee according to approved procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

According to department requirements and priorities, duties may include:

  • Moving of heavy furnishings, supplies and equipment
  • Operation of snow removal and other automotive equipment
  • Removal of snow and debris from ground entrances
  • Gardening; care and cleaning of grounds
  • Waste disposal
  • General maintenance and operation of equipment required to carry out assignments
  • Cleaning and housekeeping of the faculty building
  • Operating industrial cleaning equipment, and sanitary supplies
  • Other related duties as may reasonably be considered as coming within the duties of this class
  • Assignment to shifts, other than day shifts, will be in accordance with the collective agreement
  • Ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls and attend on-site within 15 minutes, as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Grade 12 plus sufficient physical and manual capabilities to perform the work
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Minimum of six months experience with various types of machinery, e.g., snow blowers, lawn mowers, lawn tractors
  • Valid driver’s license. (License to operate heavy equipment an asset)
  • Physical ability to do the essential duties of the position
  • May be required to obtain Federal Government security clearance
  • Applicants living within St. Peter’s Bay or surrounding area would be considered 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. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

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

Closing date: January 31, 2023 (6:00 pm AST)

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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.