Job Description

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October 10

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Competition Number Date of Distribution


Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future and include a cover letter and resume by

12:00 pm

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day

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October 20

, 202

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Effective: Immediately


Description: Utility person -

2 POSITIONS

Location: Facilities


Hourly Rate: $28.53


Shift (subject to change): 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Hours per Day/Week: 8 hours per day / 40 hrs per week


Months per Year: 12

Deadline Date

:

October 20

, 2025

Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Mr. Allan Van Tassel, Director of Facilities and Transportation.

Please Note

Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future at

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professional references, relating to the class specification.

UTILITY

PERSON

Job Band: 5

Division: 2 (Maintenance)

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

or designate

Job Summary

With regular direction by a Crew Chief, the Utility Person performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks relating to grounds and building maintenance. He/she works cooperatively with other employees, students and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operates grounds maintenance equipment, such as gang mowers, tractors, and sweepers. Performs landscaping duties such as planting, liming, fertilizing and pruning. Performs sports field maintenance including marking fields and tracks, moving goal posts and fencing. Mixes and places (pours) concrete. Hauls equipment and furniture, such as stages, risers, chairs and towelling. Repairs and maintains equipment including small engine repair, minor body work and blade sharpening Performs parking lot maintenance including sweeping, asphalt repair, placing barricades and weed control Installs, inspects and maintains playground and gymnasium equipment. Inspects, maintains and keeps records on school district fire extinguishers and WCB related health and safety equipment such as first aid kits and eyewash stations. Performs manual tasks such as digging, raking and loading. Reports work completed including time and materials used. Cleans shop including emptying garbage cans. Performs other maintenance related or emergent duties.

Tools and Equipment Used

Hand tools, air tools, power tools, ladder, chain hoist, scaffolding, truck, aerial bucket, mower, tractor, sweeper, blade sharpener

Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver Licence Basic knowledge of and skill in the effective and safe operation and routine maintenance of the equipment used. Knowledge of health and safety practices, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Workers' Compensation Board regulations. Good health and strength sufficient to perform the required manual tasks. Ability to work in confined areas and at heights. Ability to use courtesy and tact in explaining, exchanging data or information in contact with public, parents, staff and students. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing Ability to perform individually and as part of a team. Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.

Originated: July 1, 1994


Reviewed: April 4, 2014


Utility Person