Weekend Watch Building Service Worker II Lead Hand

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .

Location - North campus. This role is in person

Working for the University of Alberta 

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Position summary

Within the general framework of Facility Services policies and procedures, and under the direction of the Facility Services BSW II Supervisor, the Weekend Watch Lead Hand is responsible for assisting the Facility Services BSW II Supervisor in the provision of the BSW II services. In addition to carrying out the regular duties of the BSW II position, the BSW II Lead has additional areas of responsibility including providing guidance, leadership and co-ordination to the assigned team.

The hours of work are the following: 

• Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 3pm

Duties

This position will respond to maintenance calls to perform first level assessment reported issues 

• Inspects mechanical rooms for leaks, unusual noises and any concerns 
• Changes lightbulbs as required 
• Garbage removal 
• Responsible for ensuring that the buildings are presentable and safe between routine cleaning maintenance activities 
• Performs a variety of custodial duties at various locations such as public circulation spaces, classrooms, laboratories, lounges, offices, kitchens, washrooms, stairwells and hallways
• Picks up loose debris and garbage, emptying and relining of trash bins
• Performs snow removal when required
• Reports incidence of vandalism, security concerns and safety issues to appropriate personnel
• Assists building occupants, students and visitors
• Checking flood equipment on a regular basis
• Clean mechanical rooms on a regular basis
• Fill out daily log books E.g., Mechanical room checks, driving the car and recording the mileage, door locking and unlocking
• Responsible for locking and unlocking doors of all assigned buildings
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 
• An in-depth knowledge of building operational and mechanical systems is required
• Working knowledge of the English language; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license 

Preferred Qualifications

• Building Service Worker Certificate is considered an asset
• High degree of Initiative and Versatility
• Computer Skills (MS Office, Google Workspace)
• WHMIS, safety, fire extinguisher and first aid training is considered an asset 

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.