Employer: Appleby College
Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada
Type: Full Time, Other
Salary: Not Specified
Estimated Start Date: 9/4/2018
Category: Facilities or Plant Operations
Benefits: Other

Job Description:
Appleby College currently has a challenging opportunity for a

Facilities Technician
Full-time

WHO WE ARE
Located in Oakville, Ontario; Appleby College is a non-profit, independent school for more than 760 young men and women in Grades 7 to 12. Founded in 1911, Appleby offers a university preparatory education to both boarding and day students. The curriculum offers an exceptionally diverse education that combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics and community service.

OUR TEAM
Appleby fosters an inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with other inspiring minds committed to excellence. Working at Appleby means that you value diversity, have integrity, and are committed to learning and professional development. We provide an outstanding educational experience to our students by having an exceptional team. Appleby’s foundation for success is attracting and retaining employees who thrive in our dynamic culture that recognizes individual strengths and talents. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring – this is what defines the essence of the Appleby team

WHAT WE WANT – THE ROLE
• Perform maintenance duties for assigned buildings and related facilities, furnishings and equipment which include but not limited to performance of carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing repairs and general building maintenance
• Assist with snow removal and de-icing in the winter
• Comply with the guidelines of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintain tools and equipment for safe and efficient operation and completes necessary logs on all assigned equipment
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, literature and technical information related to all aspects of the job
• Assist with special events and other general work orders
• Maintain current knowledge and attends the necessary training to assist with emergency and evacuation procedures (fire, gas leak, water leak, etc.)
• Operate buildings and grounds systems and related equipment
• Stay current on work orders and maintain understanding of operating requirements through frequent review of operating manuals and inspection sheets.

WHAT YOU NEED
• Post-secondary education in related discipline is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years similar work experience is required
• WHMIS certification is an asset
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of hand tools and equipment
• Collaborative team player with ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize work load
• Fire safety, CPR / First Aid Training is an asset
• Strong customer service skills
• Heavy lifting required
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (cold, heat, rain, etc.)
• Ability to work at heights & confined spaces
• Valid Ontario G Driver’s License

Workplace Requirements:
• On-call emergency response pager required on rotation
• The normal work day is 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Shift work and irregular hours between 5:30 am to midnight with flexibility for Saturday/Sunday shifts is occasionally required. Shifts may vary according to seasonal work and school calendar.

WHAT WE HAVE
• Exciting, challenging and rewarding work opportunities
• An atmosphere that promotes and encourages exceptional Professional Development
• State-of-the-art facilities that motivate and engaged employees
• Located on a 60-acre campus on the shores of Lake Ontario
• Active engagement in community involvement
• Competitive compensation package

HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in joining our Team; please connect with us by Friday, July 13, 2018.

Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
As a condition of employment, a criminal record check is required.
Appleby College website: www.appleby.on.ca

Appleby is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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Contact Email: [email protected]

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Posting Expires: 7/13/2018