Facility Assistant - University of Alberta, Edmonton

Responsibilities

As a Facility Assistant at the University of Alberta, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of events hosted across various campus locations. Reporting to the Conference Services Supervisor, your primary focus will be on the precise setup and maintenance of various room types, supporting the conference and meeting services offered by the university.

• Setting up conference and meeting rooms at Lister Conference Centre, Peter Lougheed Hall, University Commons, and various classrooms.
• Performing meeting room set-up and tear down, ensuring all requests, including seating plans and AV requirements, are met.
• Providing minor maintenance, such as monitoring and making minor adjustments to furniture, and ensuring AV equipment is working.
• Reporting maintenance issues that require further repair.
• Performing janitorial tasks, including mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, dusting rooms, spot cleaning carpets, cleaning tables/furniture, and removing garbage and recycling, as required between events.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this Facility Assistant role at the University of Alberta will bring a combination of practical skills and a service-oriented approach. This position requires someone who is adaptable and capable of managing diverse tasks within a dynamic university environment, particularly in support of conference services.

• High School Diploma.
• Related experience in the hospitality and service industry is preferred.
• Excellent ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with all styles of meeting room setups.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills; exemplary interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including students, staff, and guests.
• Familiarity with AV equipment, including sound systems, microphones, and data projectors.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Who you'll work with

You will be an integral part of the Campus Operations & Services team, directly reporting to the Conference Services Supervisor. This team is crucial in supporting the University of Alberta by operating, maintaining, and renewing infrastructure across its campuses.

The University of Alberta is a vibrant community of knowledge seekers and change makers. Your work as a Facility Assistant will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people, from our students and community members to renowned researchers and innovators. The university values an inclusive and accessible environment, welcoming applications from all qualified persons, including les femmes, Premières nations, Métis et Inuits, membres des groupes minoritaires visibles, personnes handicapées, et personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre.

Compensation and Perks

This part-time, casual Facility Assistant position at the University of Alberta offers flexibility, with shifts scheduled as required to support meeting room events and related business. It has an end date of one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of an extension, and is particularly ideal for Lister Centre residents seeking to work a few hours per week. Hours will be up to 15 per week, including evenings, weekends, and early mornings. This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).