Student, General Maintenance (Water Services)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs custodial, general cleaning, and minor maintenance duties for the Division’s water treatment facilities. Maintains areas, including pumping stations, well houses, and water treatment plants, according the standards and guidelines. 
• Uses cleaning methods and products; measures, mixes and applies products per health and safety requirements and manufacturer instructions.
• Performs maintenance tasks (e.g., hardware maintenance, glazing and caulking repairs, painting, gutter cleanout).
• Performs material handling duties (e.g., delivering supplies, moving signs).
• Performs grounds maintenance activities such as grass cutting, fencing, and lawn, tree and shrub maintenance.
  Inspects interior and exterior condition of facilities.
• Completes checklists and advises supervisor of requirements for additional service or repair. Monitors and reports insect/pest infestations and vandalism/graffiti to supervisor and takes appropriate action.  
• Collects and removes garbage from buildings.
  Assists with the maintenance of Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per legislation.
• Arranges/organizes supplies. Monitors stock and reorders.
• Spends 30% of the time working outdoors to make repairs. Travels daily between sites.
• Work requires constantly moving about, including range of movement, bending, and stooping.  Lifts/carries equipment, supplies, and materials, and moves furniture/equipment weighing up to 22 kg/ 50 lbs. Uses a ladder (8 ft).  
• Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment, and tools used for own work in good working condition; advises supervisor or designate for additional service or repair. 
• Follows health and safety policies and procedures and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety boots, safety glasses and gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, fall-arrest equipment, reflective vest) to mitigate risks associated with dust, noise, and machinery operation in the workshop, construction equipment, hazardous materials, vibrations, and slippery surfaces. 
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reading, writing, and math skills are acquired through current enrolment in a college/university program.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow policies, procedures, and legislation (e.g., Health and Safety Act).  
• Time management and organizational skills to work independently. 
• Functional knowledge of the proper and safe operation and use of equipment related to job duties.  
• Communication skills to interact with regional staff and participate as an effective team member.
• Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office and document management systems. 
• Ability to read and apply safety information.  Ability to complete checklists. 
• Must have a valid G driver's license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate corporate vehicles.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

Additional Information

To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible for student employment up until the time they convocate. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate.