Job Posting

Title: Facilities Summer Student
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Manager, Facilities
Classification: Temporary Full Time (end date September 1, 2023)
Hours per Week: 35 hours
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Posted: April 25, 2023 Closes: May 5, 2023

The Canada Summer Jobs program has provided grant funding to support this position.

About the Library

Everyone at Burlington Public Library, no matter what your role, works together for the betterment of the people, the community, and the organization we serve.

We bring our best selves to work, delight in helping others, and have an abiding passion for service excellence. Each of us excels in the personal qualities and skills that are essential to our work and the BPL Team.

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently enrolled in or completed a post-secondary program related to Facilities Management

Experience:

• Previous library or facilities experience is an asset.

Overall Purpose: This summer student position exists to support the Facilities Manager with research, and process design & implementation for a variety of facilities related projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with IT and other stakeholders to develop, plan and implement the data collection and documentation of process for an asset inventory tagging and monitoring system.
• Assist with the development of procurement documents for capital projects and related project schedules for implementation; helps monitor progress of capital projects, communicates with vendors, and prepares project presentations for various stakeholders.
• Participate in Capital budget planning, identification of priorities, and research for grant funding opportunities to support capital infrastructure needs.
• Assist with the development of process and documentation for inventory and supply management.
• Participate in research for delivery truck replacement, including gathering data from various stakeholders, consideration of carbon impact, and research for funding opportunities.
• Help with the collection, analysis and monitoring of energy data to support a strategic goal for the reduction of the Library's carbon footprint.
• Support other facilities staff with minor construction projects, ensuring clean and safe spaces, and system delivery.
• Assist with administrative functions such as organization of files, drawings, contracts and facility data.
• Perform additional position-related accountabilities assigned by management.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment
• Some outdoor work - exposure to elements
• Some limited exposure to noise
• Some limited exposure to dust
• Travel can be required to branch libraries or suppliers

Physical

• Regular periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, e.g. walking, standing, climbing, lifting supplies, some of which may be heavy or awkward. Lifting or transferring up to 50 pounds

Mental

• Periodic attention to detail, analysis of numbers
• Minimal stress
• Occasionally providing service to multiple people simultaneously

Working Hours

• Typical shift is 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday but is subject to change to include regular evening and weekend rotations.

Working with us

As an employer, we have high expectations of the people we hire, and we are genuinely invested in the well-being, development, and work success of all employees.

Burlington Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

For more information about working at BPL, please visit www.bpl.on.ca/about/careers

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please contact Stephanie Rous, Human Resources Manager, at rouss@bpl.on.ca.

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to apply using the online form, please call us at 905-639-3611 Ext. 1154.

We thank all applicants in advance and advise that we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Personal information on your résumé is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

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