CLASSIFICATION & REGULAR HOURS
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly Rate: $28.06
Please note, this is a 10-month temporary full time contract opportunity with multiple vacancies available.
ABOUT US
Facilities Management fosters safe, inclusive and vibrant environments that inspire community engagement, life-bettering research and the pursuit of academic excellence.
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western’s campus community. FM departments include the AVP’s office, Facilities Development & Engineering, Power Plant, Business Operations, Sustainability, Building Services, Facilities Operations and Parking & Visitor Services. Our integrated team provides exceptional service in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent (e.g. professional or trade certification program)
- Maintenance of a current Standard First Aid Certificate including CPR/AED
Experience:
- Previous institutional, hotel, or hospitality cleaning experience including the operation of cleaning equipment and use of cleaning materials
- Previous customer service experience, including maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, acknowledging and interacting with clients on a daily basis and displaying professional behavior
- Previous experience training co-workers to operate caretaking equipment and perform caretaking and housekeeping duties is preferred
- Prior experience leading a team would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the caretaking role
- In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with the caretaking role
- Basic understanding of other functions within Facilities Management and other business units within the University community with which you interact
- Comprehensive knowledge in the current versions of all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Ability to investigate, identify, analyze and document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including to lift, bend, twist, turn, push, pull, walk, crouch, kneel, pinch, grasp, shovel, climb and reach repetitively, as well as transport materials and work in areas containing designated substances found within OH&S Act as required
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with minimal supervision, and perform tasks in emergency situations
- Demonstrated ability to organize and order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site
- Ability to interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams
- Comprehensive electronic, oral and written communication skills, with ability to listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments
- Dependable and co-operative disposition, with ability to establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers and to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationships
- Ability to direct and schedule workflow, staff and equipment, and instruct and encourage superior staff performance
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, instruct, encourage, and coach employees to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the team
- Ability to identify and lead the implementation of continuous improvement activities, as well as identify, analyze, and document performance metrics
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