Building Maintenance Worker – Yukon Government

This is an until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting is for a Permanent, Full-Time position to begin right away.

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

The opportunity…

The position of Building Maintenance Worker is to perform ongoing monitoring, operation, and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and associated systems required to maintain the environment of Government owned and occupied buildings to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of building occupants and users in the most cost-effective manner possible.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please review this information: Apply on a job | Government of Yukon

Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications listed below; specifically, how your work experience and related duties align with these essential qualifications. (Ensure a month/year to month/year format is used for each work experience. For more information about preparing your resume for a Yukon government posting please refer here. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.)

• Experience maintaining a variety of carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, and other building maintenance work
• Experience diagnosing trouble in all types of building systems and determining the proper method, tools, supplies and equipment for maintenance or repair
• Experience working in a remote (preferably northern) community

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities;
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Reliability, with a good work ethic;
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team or individual environment; and
• Ability to recognize and address safety issues;

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Obtain and maintain a valid R.C.M.P. Vulnerable Sector check security clearance.

Job Requirements:

• Travel and mandatory use of personal protective equipment.

For more information about this job, contact Louis Gerberding, Area Superintendent, Facilities Management and Regional Services, at [email protected]

For more information about applying on a Highways & Public Works competition, contact Sneha Iyer, HR Consultant, at [email protected]

Do NOT email resumes to above email addresses. Your application must be submitted through the E-Recruitment system to be considered. Please familiarize yourself early with the system. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected].

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

14 February 2022

Close Date

13 May 2022