Utility Worker PL3 (Emergency Shower Inspector)

Closing Date: November 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 145 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick’s mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | (One Year) Term | Saint John |On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon – Fri | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• This position is a 25/25/25/25 time split of utility worker duties along with emergency shower & eyewash inspections. This also includes fire extinguisher checks that are regulated by Authorities Having Jurisdiction. This split must be adhered to.
• This is a manual work position involving semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature.
• The duties include a degree of skill in moving and transporting materials and equipment, depending on the task work indoors or outdoors under varying conditions, at heights or in confined spaces.

Salary Range: $19.66 – $23.20 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Building Operations Manager or alternate, Emergency Shower Inspector conducts all tasks associated with emergency showers, eye wash inspections and fire extinguishers checks in all buildings including inspection, testing and tracking.

• Reporting to the Building Operations Manager or alternate, Utility Worker PL3 (Emergency Shower Inspector) conducts all tasks associated with emergency showers, eye wash inspections and fire extinguishers checks in all buildings including inspection, testing and tracking.
• Responsible for the set-up, dismantle, removal/relocation, repair and maintenance of furniture and equipment across campus; responsible for monitoring the state of furniture and equipment and taking necessary action as required to ensure the repair and/or replacement of same.
• Responsible for work orders being reported daily and the execution of these work orders.
• Responsible for the collection and delivery of new and used materials including hazardous materials, dangerous goods, lab equipment, kitchen appliances, office furniture etc. The transportation of goods may be internal or external.
• Responsible for the installation of office furniture along with the repairs of fixtures and fittings across campus (i.e. desks, chairs, cabinets, whiteboards, shelving). The installation/repair of these items may require the utility operator to coordinate this work with management, faculty, or staff to avoid disruption to students.
• Responsible for installing signage inside buildings and outside on campus grounds.
• Occasionally operate Genie lift and perform duties from aerial work platforms. This includes work on light fixtures, ceiling tiles, flag poles etc.
• May be required to operate light vehicle or small tractor to complete daily tasks.
• The nature of the work will vary depending on the task, work may be in or out of doors under varying conditions, at heights or in confined spaces.
• Assists with re-lamping of light fixtures in gyms, pools and dining halls.
• Responsible for the application of safety precautions as may be required to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation as well as the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.
• Other Duties as required.
• Performs emergency shower and eye wash inspection duties such as weekly inspections and operation (activating) emergency shower, eyewash stations, combination units, and drench hoses weekly as per WSNB regulations, documentation of all weekly testing, provide regular records and reports to supervisor.
• Performs fire extinguisher inspections such as monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers on campus along with an annual inspection that requires valid testing, documentation of all fire extinguishers to ensure compliance, provide regular records and reports to Building Operations Manager.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Grade 12 education.
• General knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices necessary for heavy lifting and labour work.
• Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the position, including the ability to lift heavy objects, work from ladders, at heights or in cramped quarters.
• Training in safe lifting practices is essential.

Are you interested?

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES – LOCAL 3339 (CUPE)

This position is part of the CUPE Local 3339 and falls under the CUPE Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

University of New Brunswick