Building Operations Maintenance Assistant

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title: Building Operations Maintenance Assistant
Department: Building Operations
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Employee status: Permanent, part-time, hourly
Hours per week: 27.5 hours/week

Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday from 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Midnight)
Compensation: $24.00 per hour, discounted meal on shift, professional development opportunities

About the AMS

The Alma Mater Society (AMS), established as a formal constitution of UBC's student organization in 1915, is UBC's official student union and is the largest student union in Canada. Operating as an independent organization of UBC, the AMS advocates students' interests and provides opportunities for their growth and advancement. The AMS represents over 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students and its priorities are determined by these members. In addition to offering services to students, the AMS is an advocate of students' issues and ensures the needs of students are presented to the University administration and the provincial and federal governments. The AMS Nest is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people.

Every student at UBC is part of the AMS and the AMS is the manifestation of a shared student experience. From providing advocacy, to student services that support health and education, to reducing student debt, the AMS fights for student interest to the University and all levels of government so that all students can succeed in life and take ownership over their time at the University of British Columbia. The AMS is student-led, student-focused, and always student-first.

Position Purpose

We are recruiting for a Building Operations Maintenance Assistant to help support the upkeep of our state-of-the-art, 250,000 square foot facility. The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of all venues and equipment in the Student Union Building (THE NEST) in compliance with AMS standards and procedures and regulatory legislation (e.g. Food Safe Standards, WHMIS). They provide day-to-day maintenance of the facility to keep all building fabric, fittings and equipment in good repair. This is a great position for those who are completing their education and have some experience in handy work or alternatively those who have industry experience and are looking for a single facility operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Supervisor and follow directions
• Support Building Operations Duty Manager during closing of the building
• Interact with members of the public to guide them out during closing
• Minor repairs to furniture and equipment
• Minor painting and finishing
• Ordering supplies as per AMS standards and procedures
• Maintaining in order and safely utilizing workshop equipment, tools and supplies
• Loading and moving materials, including furniture and equipment
• General maintenance and handyperson duties: assembling, lifting, moving
• Cleaning duties: sweeping, mopping, clearing beer lines, maintaining the loading dock areas and workshop
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in basic drywall, painting and other repair work is an asset
• Trades background as a building maintenance worker, handyman, cooling technician, carpenter or similar is an asset
• Trade certifications are an asset
• Required to speak, read and write English
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Demonstrated positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Physically fit to perform the duties of maintenance and repairs, such as the ability to lift up to 60kgs (132lbs)
• Intermediate computer skills

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.

At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.