Summer Student – Maintenance​/Housing

Neskonlith Indian Band is looking for three Summer Student Workers to join their team. The Maintenance/Housing Summer Students will work under the direction of the Neskonlith Indian Band Maintenance/Housing Manager or designate and mentor under various areas. The Maintenance/Housing Summer Students will assist with grounds maintenance, construction, recreation sites, community buildings, and other areas to ensure they are properly maintained.

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Neskonlith Indian Band policies and procedures
• Using tools such as drills, grinders, or saws under the supervision of skilled workers
• Assisting carpenters and other tradespeople to complete various tasks
• Assisting with clearing debris, leveling the ground, sweeping, and maintaining a clean and safe job site to prevent hazards
• Moving building materials like wood and other supplies to the appropriate areas
• Performing basic painting and finishing tasks, such as priming surfaces etc
• Ensuring safety standards are followed by reporting hazards, securing materials, and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Assist with ground maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, general landscaping
• Assist with road work projects, including patching, paving and signage installation
• Assist with general maintenance tasks such as repairing plumbing systems, electrical fixtures, HVAC systems and water systems
• Provide general office and/or janitorial duties as requested
• Organize inventories of materials and supplies
• Assist with maintaining records related to inventory, maintenance and equipment use
• Performs other duties as required

• Confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people
• Punctuality and reliability are mandatory
• Ability to adapt to changing demands & priorities
• Demonstrated ability to speak & write clearly
• Works cooperatively with others, inside & outside organization

Maintain a level of physical fitness to continuously perform all duties required in this position including but not limited to excellent cardiovascular fitness, bending, lifting & carrying

Some travel to different work sites is required. The majority of the work is performed outdoors, but some work will be performed indoors as well.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel & Outlook, Operational databases

Equipment Needed:
Steel Toe Boots, High Vis Shirt, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Gloves

• Be able to work in differing weather conditions
• Be able to safely work around and with heavy machinery
• Eligible participants must be of Indigenous ancestry
• Must have a Social Insurance Number and be at least 15 years of age
• Must meet ASETS criteria for referral (Referral required before interview)
• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance, with results acceptable to NIB

(provided at no cost to the individual)

Fixed term position 8 weeks:
July 7, 2025, to August 29, 2025 Wage offered will be: $19.14 per hour

Hours per week: 37.5 – 40, with some flexibility in hours/days of work

Competition closes June 9th, 2025 at midnight, Pacific Time.