Description
Labourer-Facilities
$26.85/hour
Mission Public Schools is dedicated to providing our students with an educational environment that nurtures the development of an Educated Citizen. Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, Mission is a vibrant and diverse community with over 6200 students and 850 employees. We are committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive educational system for all students in our thirteen urban and rural elementary schools, two middle schools, one secondary school, distributed learning centre, alternative learning centre, and vocational and technical college.
Summary
Working under the direction of the Director of Facilities and with the general supervision of the Foreman, the Labourer-Facilities provides maintenance of the mechanical spaces and provides general Labourer support for engineering, building maintenance, and grounds keeping, as required. The job requires the application of established methods or procedures. Work may involve a choice of methods.
Please note, this is a temporary position that will conclude upon return of the incumbent.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Maintain mechanical spaces in an orderly manner, which may include organization, sweeping, vacuuming and wipe down of equipment
Perform manual work and routine maintenance activities for the Facilities department
Provide labour assistance with new construction, buildings maintenance, drainage systems, grounds maintenance, and repair of furniture and equipment
Replace air filters
Transport items between schools, such as filing cabinets, chairs, desks, staging, materials, and supplies
Disposal of items as required
Perform other related duties as may reasonably be expected of a person in this position
Required Qualifications:
Secondary school graduation
Valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license; a drivers abstract to be provided annually
Required Experience:
A minimum of six (6) months experience in a similar role
Required Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in trades
Ability to work independently
Ability to develop and follow maintenance schedule
Ability to use safe lifting and carrying techniques
Ability to use some independent judgment in performing assigned tasks and following departmental procedures
Sufficient physical strength and health to work outdoors, to lift materials, work in confined spaces, and to work in extreme temperature conditions (hot and cold)
Ability to work cooperatively with others including both department and other school district staff
NOTE: A clear Criminal Record Review to be provided and updated every five (5) years.
