Maintenance Assistant - Kingston Frontenac Public Library

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) has an opening for the position of Maintenance Assistant, part-time, temporary (6-month term), unionized.

View full job description on our Jobs at the Library webpage.

Hours of Work:

The hours of work for this position include daytime, evening and Saturday shifts for a total of 24 hours / week, scheduled over a 4-week rotation. There may also be opportunities to work additional shifts on a casual, call-in basis.

Primary Duties:

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, who schedules and assigns work under the management of the Manager, Facilities:

• Cleans, maintains and makes minor repairs to the buildings, furniture, and other equipment including painting and minor carpentry. Cleans washrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including lawn care and snow removal.
• Performs routine maintenance of library buildings and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building, furniture, and other equipment. Monitors operations and when problems arise, follows procedures manual.
• Performs all duties in conformity with all applicable Health and Safety regulations.
• Prepares garbage for collection and recyclables for pickup.
• Sets up rooms for meetings.
• Performs routine delivery services and processes and routes incoming parcels.
• Opens, closes and secures buildings.
• Responds to emergency situations as laid down in the procedures manual.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Grade 12 education with training useful in maintenance work.
• Up to one year of relevant experience.
• Must have valid Class G driver’s license in good standing, and a safe driving record.
• Good customer service skills, patience and tact.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and commonly used software such as Microsoft Office and Google Chrome.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including the ability to lift moderately heavy loads on a daily basis.
• Shift work, evenings, and Saturdays may be required. Sunday shifts as per the collective agreement.

Compensation:

Hourly rate is $22.35 - $24.49 (plus 4% vacation pay and 14% in lieu of benefits).

This position is covered by the terms of the CUPE Local 2202 collective agreement with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate, to whom an employment offer has been made, shall be required to provide a current CRC (Criminal Record Check), including vulnerable sector, at their own expense.

The successful candidate, to whom an employment offer has been made, shall be required to provide a current, uncertified driver record, at their own expense.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested candidates may apply by email to jobs@kfpl.ca no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

Application emails should include:

• your name and the competition number in the subject line;
• an attachment or link to a single file (.pdf, .doc, or .docx format) that contains the following:
• A cover letter and resume detailing the knowledge, skills and experiences that will facilitate your success in this role.
• Contact information for three (3) professional references, including current and prior supervisors. Reference checks are undertaken as part of the recruitment process for candidates who successfully complete the interview stage.
• A declaration of any familial, significant social or intimate personal relationships with KFPL employees.
• A confirmation of availability to work at the specified locations, days and times.

Pursuant to AODA requirements, accommodations for disabilities are available to job applicants who are invited to participate in an interview and who request individual accommodation during the recruitment process.

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional territories of the Algonquin, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat and is home to Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, one of ten communities that make up the Algonquins of Ontario. We acknowledge the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and recognize that our region is home to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit from across Turtle Island, as well as Indigenous Peoples from other areas of the world.

The Library is committed to diversity in employment opportunities and welcomes employment applicants from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ2S+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Visit us at www.kfpl.ca.

Thank you for your interest in the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Additional correspondence regarding this job posting will be sent to the email address provided. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.