Job Number: 3831 Job Type: Student Vacancy Reason: Net NewTemp Contract Length: 4 Months Location: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre, 80 Maple Grove Rd - Laboratory Job Category: Other Number of Positions: 3 Department: Facilities Operations North Zone Housing Division: Engineering and Environmental Services Hours of Work: 40 Union: OTHER Grade: Student Grade 06 Salary Range: $19.11-$21.23 About UsThe Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:Taking only what we need Leaving some for others Keeping the dish clean This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our Strategic Plan, "Growing with Care," we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community. Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssists in all facets of building, corrective, demand, and preventive maintenance at Waterloo Region Housing and corporate buildings throughout Waterloo Region. Completes maintenance and restoration duties on all buildings (under supervision). Performs maintenance tasks including renovation and rejuvenation of existing structures, new construction, general site cleanup, landscaping, parking lot repairs, fencing repairs, and unit renovation and cleanup. Uses riding or hand mower, trimmer, and hand tools to mow, weed, trim, and rake lawns throughout the growing season. Performs other landscaping duties such as seeding, sodding, erosion control blanket, pulling weeds, trimming and edging beds, shovelling, raking, pruning,



trimming trees back, and watering vegetation. Assists to carry out rough and finish carpentry, drywall and plaster repairs, flooring replacement, maintenance to ceiling systems, hardware maintenance, glazing and caulking repairs, and steel stud construction. Delivers building notices as needed. Works in all areas of the site, including cleaning and assisting in the maintenance workshop. Prolonged stooping and kneeling are required when repairing and painting floors and stairs, performing repairs and replacement, and working in cramped quarters. Uses step ladders. Works outdoors and in buildings. Lifts/carries materials weighing up to 22 kg/50 lbs, with assistance as required. Travels daily between locations. Follows health and safety policies and procedures and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (e.G., safety boots, safety glasses and gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, fall-arrest equipment, reflective vest) to mitigate risks associated with dust, noise, machinery operation, construction equipment, hazardous materials, weather, vibrations, and slippery surfaces. Performs related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of and experience with building operation and maintenance standards. Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, and related legislation. Communication skills to interact with co-workers, tenants, and site visitors, and participate as an effective team member. Ability to read and understand instructions, reports, and safety datasheets. Must have a valid G driver's license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate corporate vehicles.



Ability to support and demonstrate the Region's values. Additional Information To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible for student employment up until the time they convocate. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate. Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groupsthat commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visibleand/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identifyas women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact, or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number Please note: candidates will be provided an update on their application. Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).

📌 Student, General Maintenance - C$19.1 - C$21.2 An Hour - No Experience Required (Cambridge)
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