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Job Requisition ID:
2026-03779
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Group:
Union
Job Category:
Plant Operations - Building
Employment Type:
Permanent
Department:
Facilities - Building Maintenance I
Hiring Range:
Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 11:59PM.
Job Description:
Primary Purpose
The Building Service Person 1 – Mason is assigned to the maintenance and construction of bricked and concrete block walls and surfaces and to provide trade, job instruction, and work direction to lower classification and others as required.
University of Waterloo infrastructure comprises over eight million square feet of space powered by a large 1st Class Central Power plant feeding a sophisticated district energy system connecting over eighty major academic buildings supporting state-of-the-art teaching and ground-breaking research.
Responsibilities will align with the Plant Operations goal of contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.
Key Accountabilities
Operations
Performs assigned work within assigned facilities, including but not limited to:
Construction of new walls or surfaces with brick, ceramic tiles, concrete block, or concrete.
Where required, complete various repairs to existing structures, either masonry units or concrete, including but not limited to re-joining [JH1.1] walls, repairing catch basins, and replacing tile.
Complete and/or lead others in any required repairs documented during the Preventative maintenance process [JH2.1].
May assist with the sourcing and requisitioning of materials, supplies, tools, and support equipment/services.
Documenting all maintenance and inspection activities as directed by the Supervisor
This position provides trade and job instruction as well as work direction for other classifications. May coordinate work among different classifications as required
Installations
ssists with design aspects of new installations or repairs to assure safety, functionality, and compatibility with the existing building envelope.
Assists with coordination of work of external suppliers as requested.
Customer Service
Provides excellent customer service through courteous and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and the campus community.
Responds to work orders and discretionary work assignments requested by academic and administrative support units.
Performs work in an organized manner to minimize client impact.
Health & Safety
In consideration of the University's commitment to the safety and well-being of all faculty, support staff, students, and visitors, responsible for ensuring University facilities and departmental activities are compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards related to facilities operations as well as occupational health and environmental safety.
Active in health and safety and incident prevention by adhering to departmental policy, procedures, and safe work practices required by the University health, safety, and environment management system (HSEMS), and in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, developing and enhancing a safety culture among support staff.
Other
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities, including performing work of other classifications within the scope of trade practice, level…