School Facility Maintenance Worker

This competition is to fill 1 Permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly.

Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Operations team. Reporting to the Director, Operations, the School Facility Maintenance Worker supports the coordination of school maintenance requests and repair needs throughout Yukon schools. The position is responsible for monitoring and responding to maintenance concerns, completing minor repairs, coordinating required work with Highways and Public Works (HPW) and external contractors, and following up to ensure maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner. The position also supports safe, functional, and well-maintained school environments by responding to facility-related safety concerns and emergencies and maintaining effective communication with school administrators, staff, and service partners.

You can learn more about salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website.

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!

Important application requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties in each of your positions align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience performing general building/facility maintenance and minor repairs, including repairs to equipment, furniture, fixtures, or appliances.
• Experience responding to and following up on maintenance requests including facility related health and safety concerns or work orders, and tracking the status of outstanding work.
• Experience providing client/customer service and communicating effectively with a variety of clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Experience working in schools, institutional buildings, commercial facilities, or a similar facility-maintenance environment.
• Experience conducting facility, equipment, or playground safety inspections would be an asset.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance/work-order management system, such as Archibus would be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Thinking Strategically
• Developing People
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Taking action and Achieving results
• Leading change and innovation

For more information about this position, please contact: Desiree Martsinkiw, Manager, Human Resources at [email protected]

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact Serafina Christine, HR Consultant at [email protected]

For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below!

• Benefits and leave
• Flexible working
• Learning and development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Health and wellbeing
• Terms of employment

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