Posted 12 months ago
Utility Person
@ Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia
Overview
Thompson Rivers University is hiring a Utility Person to provide utility, delivery and janitorial services. The role covers moving and delivering furniture and supplies, grounds and snow work, routine facilities maintenance, and vehicle and equipment upkeep.
Responsibilities:
- Move, deliver and assemble furniture, supplies and equipment
- Perform seasonal grounds and snow removal work
- Carry out routine facilities maintenance and assist trades staff
- Perform janitorial duties and manage waste and litter
- Operate and perform minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence
- Six months related experience including forklift operation
- Ability to operate hand and power tools, lifts and vehicles
- Ability to deal with others effectively
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-11-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 44 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Thompson Rivers University
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DUTIES
Provides utility, delivery and janitorial services; performs tasks related to the maintenance of buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Stores, moves and delivers furniture, materials, supplies and equipment. Assembles and disassembles furniture, shelving and equipment.
- Performs seasonal grounds maintenance tasks including manual snow removal and sanding operations; maintenance of roads, walks and parking lots; lawn and bed maintenance; clean-up duties.
- Prepares rooms by moving and arranging chairs, desks, tables and other related furniture and equipment. Provides set up and take down support for special events.
- Prepares non-technical, routine facilities maintenance tasks and assists maintenance trades personnel:
- Unplug plumbing fixture with a plunger
- Cean out roof drains and eaves troughs
- Replenish soap and paper towel dispensers
- Hang clocks and replace batteries
- Sand wood and apply edging to shelves
- Performs janitorial duties and replenishes washroom supplies.
- Recycles and disposes of waste and surplus materials, performs litter control and empties refuse containers.
- Replaces fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs.
- Operates, cleans and performs minor maintenance on passenger and delivery vehicles and light duty equipment.
- Installs and maintains signage, portable fire extinguishers, parking meters, and parking curbs and barriers.
- Investigates and performs pest control.
- Provides traffic control and support to emergency
REPORTS TO
Assistant Director, Building Operations
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
EXPERIENCE
- Six months' related experience including forklift operation
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Ability to operate related equipment such as a variety of hand and power tools, ladders and lifts, snow blower, power broom, pressure washer, dollies, vacuum, forklift, and delivery vehicles
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Exposure to extremes of heat, cold, inclement weather, temperature fluctuations
- Exposure to noise, dust, dirt, fumes, noxious odorous, poor ventilation, restrictive work areas
- Exposure to accident hazards and hazardous materials
- Lifting weights greater than 20 kg
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