Student Assistant (7) - Department of Facilities Management

Competition Number:
39S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Facilities Management
Position:
Student Assistant (Up to 7 positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$15.40 per hour (+ 4% vacation pay)

Term:

ASAP – September 15, 2024

 

The Facilities Management Department at the University of Prince Edward Island is seeking applicants for student cleaners.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Cleaning and housekeeping of various buildings
  • Moving heavy furniture and equipment
  • Vacuuming
  • Cleaning & disinfecting washrooms
  • Reporting damages to the supervisor
  • Pick up and remove waste
  • Other tasks as may be required from time to time to improve the condition and appearance of the University
  • Any other duties indicated by the supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Strong housekeeping skills and/or experience in the tourism/hospitality industry considered an asset.
  • Ability to perform physical work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs./11.5 kgs.
  • Ability to work with and properly use cleaning chemicals, WHMIS (training provided)
  • Positive attitude, energetic, courteous, good telephone etiquette, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work well within a team environment

 

 

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.