Journeyperson Millwright, Operations and Maintenance

Journeyperson Millwright, Operations and Maintenance

The University of Saskatchewan is one of the top research-intensive universities in Canada. Guided by our University Plan:
The University the World Needs, we work together across disciplines and with our communities to find creative solutions to the most pressing global challenges. The main campus also houses our campus partners such as the Royal University Hospital, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, National Research Council, and others. The total building area is million square feet (754,000 square meters) across 766 hectares of land.

The Facilities team is comprised of over 300 trades personnel and service workers that provide trusted services and stewardship in support of teaching, learning, and discovery. This team is responsible for operations, maintenance, service, utilities distribution, and customer support. The Facilities Team Charter describes the purpose, vision, and values that in turn support the campus community.

Primary

Purpose:

To support the service and maintenance of a variety of mechanical components and systems, fan systems, fluid power systems, and air supply systems on campus with a strong emphasis on applying preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Nature of Work: Reporting to Assistant Manager, Facilities, this position works in a multi-trade environment under variable conditions, indoors as well as outdoors in all types of weather, and requires moderate to heavy physical labour. Working alone and in a team environment, the work is of high volume, variety, and complexity, often working with other trades, clients, and contractors under high-stress situations, and changing divisional needs.

Physical challenges may include lifting heavy objects, working from ladders, or elevated platforms, in crawlspaces, confined spaces, and construction zones in hot, humid, noisy, and light and movement-restricted spaces is required. May come into contact with hazardous materials such as asbestos, free silica, lead, volatile organic compounds (VOC) and at times, carcinogenic materials. The incumbent will be provided with and required to wear personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection which requires the worker to be clean shaven at all times.

Shifts may change periodically to accommodate work needs and must be able to be on-call on a rotational basis for emergencies as required.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: