Labourer/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 | 1-Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• This position is a 50/50 time split of labourer duties and emergency shower inspections.
• Work involves indoor and outdoor semi-skilled tasks.
• May involve working at high levels from scaffolding, ladders, or mechanical lifts.
• Requires physical capacity to carry out the functions of the trade including the ability, on occasion, to lift heavy objects, and work from ladders or in cramped quarters or confined spaces.
• Overtime work may be required, as necessary.
• A telephone is necessary for callouts in the event of inclement weather and emergencies.
• May be in or out of doors under varying conditions, at heights or in confined spaces.

Salary: $22.90 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Operations Foreperson, the Labourer/Emergency Shower Inspector is responsible for handling general labourer tasks including moving and transporting materials, handling equipment, maintaining lawns, removing snow and all tasks related to Emergency Showers in all buildings including inspection and tracking.

• Shovel snow as directed from steps, walkways, fire hydrants, and building roofs, or other areas. Sand and salt steps and walkways, as well as other areas as directed.
• Assist crews on snow removal equipment, loaders, trucks equipped with snow removal attachments etc.
• Cut and trim grass, shrubs and hedges by hand or with power equipment. Rakes and loads leaves, trimmings and other refuse.
• Assist in the repairing and building of lawns and landscaping, building of retaining walls.
• Maintain general cleanliness and clean-up around the campus, such as picking up paper and refuse and the sweeping of sidewalks, streets and parking lots.
• Assist with general repairs of streets, walkways, and parking lots, which includes application of asphalt.
• Operate light vehicle or small tractors to complete daily tasks, as required.
• Assist with re-lamping of light fixtures in gyms, pools and dining halls.
• Inspect and clear roof drains, tunnels, catch basins, and other areas as directed.
• Load and unload trucks, carry heavy cartons or equipment from transportation facilities to storage or building sites. Set up or removes materials and furniture for special events and office renovations or relocations.
• Maintain sports fields as directed, using push and/or ride on mowers.
• Apply safety precautions as may be required to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
• Maintain the safe and efficient operation as well as the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.
• Perform emergency shower and other testing as required, 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.
• Other duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Strengths

• General knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment, mowers, whipper snippers.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices necessary for heavy lifting and labour work.
• Knowledge of Windows Excel and Word.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, both independently and in conjunction with other service personnel.
• Minimum valid class 5 license would be an asset.

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.

GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES AND AUDIO-VISUAL GROUP (GLTA)

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA 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.