Closing Date: October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time |Continuing | Fredericton| On-Campus

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm |40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the position, including the ability to lift heavy objects, work from ladders, at heights or in cramped quarters.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required. A telephone is necessary for callouts in the event of inclement weather and emergencies.

Salary: $24.24 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Operations Foreperson, this is a manual work position in the performance of semi-skilled tasks, of a physically demanding nature and the operation of light construction vehicles including tractors with accessories, and vehicles up to, but not including 3-ton trucks. The duties include a degree of skill in operating vehicles, moving and transporting materials and equipment, lawn maintenance and snow removal.

• Shovels snow as directed from steps, walkways, fire hydrants, and building roofs, or other areas. Sand and salt steps and walkways, as well as other areas as directed.
• Cuts and trims grass, shrubs and hedges by hand or with power equipment. Rakes and loads leaves, trimmings, and other refuse.
• Assists in the repairing and building of lawns and landscaping and building of retaining walls.
• Is responsible for general cleanliness and clean-up around the campus, such as picking up paper and refuse and the sweeping of sidewalks, streets, and parking lots.
• Assist with general repairs of streets, walkways, and parking lots, which includes application of asphalt.
• Operates vehicles delivering a variety of materials to various buildings on campus. This includes the transportation of the daily mail from the main post office to the University post office and on to other campus buildings.
• Operates light construction vehicles such as tractors with accessories in landscaping, plows snow and salts/sands using one-ton trucks, and other general grounds maintenance duties.
• The nature of the work will vary depending on the task, work may be in or out of doors under varying conditions, at heights or in confined spaces.
• Assists with re-lamping of light fixtures in gyms, pools, and dining halls.
• Inspects and clears roof drains, tunnels, catch basins, and other areas as directed.
• Loads and unloads trucks, carries heavy cartons or equipment from transportation facilities to storage or building sites. Set up or remove materials and furniture for special events and office renovations or relocations.
• Maintains sports fields as directed, using push and/or ride on mowers.
• Responsible for the application of safety precautions as may be required to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation as well as the care and preservation of assigned tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum valid class 5 driver's license.
• General knowledge of vehicles, tractors, maintenance tools and equipment, mowers, and whipper snippers.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices necessary for heavy lifting and labour work.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES AND AUDIO-VISUAL GROUP (GLTA)

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.