Employment Posting:
Residence Maintenance Student Assistant

Employment Type:
Student Employment
Closing Date:

POSITION TITLE:                      Residence Maintenance Assistant

EMPLOYMENT DATES:            May 2022 to August 2022   

HOURS OF WORK:                 8:30am – 4:00pm                              

RATE OF PAY:                         $15.50 + 4% vacation pay as determined by HR policy

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Residence Maintenance Assistants will assist with routine cleaning, maintenance and landscaping.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

This position will assist with the following:

  • Annual ‘deep cleaning’ program (e.g. appliances, vent and duct cleaning, upholstery and carpet cleaning, waxing floors, etc.)
  • Priming and painting of various walls, bedrooms, suites, etc.
  • Provide general outdoor maintenance from time to time (includes removal of garbage, weeding, etc.)
  • Moving furniture/equipment as required
  • Other related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to take direction and complete tasks with little or no supervision
  • Previous experience in a cleaning/maintenance position is considered an asset
  • Previous experience in stripping/waxing floors and painting is considered an asset
  • Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

A negative Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required prior to being hired

All positions are subject to final budget approval.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the

job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities. 

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.  You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.