Maintenance Worker - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work.We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers.Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value.Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations and remotely.If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.Who we needThe handyman/studio maintenance person is responsible for maintaining and repairingclassroom/office/studio construction repairs but are not limited to these areas. Use of basichand and electrical tools.You must have basic construction skills, communicate effectively, be organized and havepositive attitude.Whats in it for youBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you will do:

• Building: includes wooden structures, flats, props, sets, furniture and scenic equipment, and displays used to build very short-term, fake constructions as cheaply, but as safely, as possible
• Drywall repair: includes filling in small holes caused by nails and minor dings from normal wear and tear most commonly performed between the terms.
• Painting: includes minor touch-ups following damage repair and new coats of paint performed between terms.
• Cleaning/housekeeping: includes maintaining a tidy appearance in shared community locations, such as the studio, classrooms, front area and offices
• Customer service: includes professional, prompt and courteous correspondence with students, staff, security and management.
• Time management: includes maintaining an organized scheduling and tracking system, usually on a computer, to effectively complete all maintenance requests in a timely manner and in the order by which they were received or by level of urgency.
• Plumbing: includes the repair, replacement or installation of faucets, pipes, toilets.
• Classrooms/studios: includes the repair of tables, chairs, whiteboards overall maintenance
• Display: includes hanging pictures, posters and acrylic displays.
• Equipment room support: includes distribution of camera equipment and respond to emergency situations and necessary repairs

What you bring:A. Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Three years’ experience and proficiency in several areas of maintenance

B. Skills and Abilities

• Understand complex drawings, specifications and technical literature
• Have strong mathematical skills to calculate angle and dimensions
• Have physical strength and stamina
• Have a good sense of balance
• Be comfortable working at heights
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration and the community.
• Possesses an analytical approach to problem solving, and an ability to find solutions by leveraging and linking existing services.
• Recognizes problems and devises and implements action plans.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous record-keeping and attention to detail.
• High standards of ethics and integrity, with a commitment to changing lives.
• An ability to understand and work with student information systems.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, reflecting a periodically heavy workload.

What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville Education

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

Join usWe welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-866- 467-0661 ext. 1236.Quick Apply

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