Facilities Operation & Equipment Assistant

Regina Catholic School Division
- Position Description_
**Position Title **Facilities Operation and Equipment Assistant
**Reports to **Operations Supervisor, Controller of Plant and Accommodation Services
**Pay Level** Most recent CUPE Local 1125 Agreement
**Employment Term **12 Months
**Revision Date ** March 17, 2023
In a Catholic environment that fosters collegiality and supports continuous learning, the Facilities Operation and Equipment
Assistant assists Facilities personnel in the day-to-day maintenance and operation of division facilities such as general labour, yard work, snow removal, painting, and miscellaneous maintenance.
**Required Duties and Responsibilities**:
Without restricting the generality of the above-stated basic function, the Facilities Operation and Equipment Assistant shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:
**Catholic Distinctiveness** **Ensure Catholicism is evident in her/his work both within and outside of the division**
- Be knowledgeable and supportive of Regina Catholic Schools’ policies and expectations
- Permeate our Catholic faith in his/her area
- Foster Christ-like behavior
- Treat all stakeholders as valued people of God. Is fair and understanding, developing relationships to help move people forward
- When applicable attend and participate in faith building activities
- Conduct oneself in a Christian manner appropriate to an educational institution
- Complete a yearly Catholic Formation goal in the Committed to Professional Growth document
**Primary Duties **Building Maintenance
- Responsible for general maintenance, cleanup duties and safety checks associated with various divisional facilities
- Operate light vehicles such as commercial lawn mowers, tractors, small grass cutting/trimming machinery and power tools
- Facilitate and lead roof top unit filter changes as required.
- Responsible for yard maintenance, installation and repairs of all apparatus and fences
- Change light bulbs and filters as required
- Assist with construction and landscape projects as required
- Move supplies and other building equipment as directed
- Assist and support the Maintenance shop staff as required. This will include temporary replacement of the Tractor and Truck operator for system deliveries, snow removal and lawn cutting.
- Work safely, in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Board policy, administrative procedures and directives by supervisors and by good trade practice
- Maintain a clean and tidy workplace
- Other support to facilities as required
Professional Responsibilities
- Be willing to engage in lifelong learning with respect to training, in-service and course of study
- Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to an educational institution that provides services to children
- Participate in scheduled in-service pertaining to the performance of facility maintenance
- Maintain logs, time sheets, etc., as required
- Other duties as may be assigned that are appropriate to this position assigned by the
Operations Supervisor or Controller of Plant and Accommodation Services
Regina Catholic School Division
- Position Description_
**Job Specifications**:
In addition to the Duties and Responsibilities, the Facilities Operation and Equipment Assistant is expected to have the following requirements:
**Confidentiality **At no time should the employee discuss publicly or release information pertaining to students and employees of the Regina Catholic School Division, or any intrinsic information obtained from the said position. Any breach of confidentiality in this regard is a serious violation of acceptable professional conduct.
**Education/Experience **Preference will be given to individual’s:
**Level Required ** **Holding a Fireman’s Certificate**
- Who has tractor and truck operating training and experience
- Who has certification and experience in small engine maintenance and repair. (i.E., snow blowers, lawn mowers and weed trimmers)
- Fall Protection Training
**Skills Required** The Facilities Operation and Equipment Assistant will have:
- Ability to work as a team player
- Ability to execute written and oral instructions sufficient for the safe, competent use of caretaking supplies, operation of equipment and the execution of school caretaking procedures as outlined in the caretaking manual
- Requires a good mechanical aptitude
- Ability to perform basic maintenance functions
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organization skills
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to change (i.E., flexible work hours for help with snow removal
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, be self-directed and work independently
- A valid driver’s license and work boots
**Physical Demands H-Heavy Work**
- Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally
- and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently
- and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects