Casual Labourer - City Hall Building Operator

Position Summary

This position is responsible for operating, servicing, and repairing mechanical systems, as well as performing a range of maintenance and custodial duties in City Hall and its various outbuildings. The role reports to the City Hall Foreman.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and service an environmental control system.
• Monitor and service facilities emergency systems.
• Perform minor maintenance to buildings and associated structures.
• Perform janitorial maintenance duties and general grounds keeping
• Respond to facilities related service requests that include but are not limited to furniture moves, room set up, and receiving deliveries.
• Monitor and/or assist services performed by contractors.
• Respond to security, emergency maintenance and repair calls.
• Follow all general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Perform related work as required.

Key Qualifications

• Typically the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through a 5th Class Stationary Engineers Certificate and Refrigeration Engineer Certificate coupled with three years of building operations and maintenance experience including experience with a Steam Plant.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a First Aid certificate and WHMIS certification as required.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices common to the operation of facilities operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of environmental control and facility mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies related to the operation and maintenance of City facilities.
• Knowledge of safe handling and storage techniques for various chemicals.
• Ability to interpret plans, sketches, blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain operating logs and service and repair records.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and responsibly with coworkers, City of Regina staff at all levels of the organization, elected officials and the general public.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment relevant to the maintenance and operation of buildings.
• Ability to perform physical duties as required including lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders and working at heights.
• Skill and ability to operate a personal computer including Windows based software programs such as Microsoft Word, e-mail, and Electronic Building Management.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have the means and ability to travel within the City of Regina (a kilometre reimbursement is provided).
• Will be required to work shift work.