Residence Facilities Summer Student Assistant

Residence Facilities Summer Student Assistant (2 positions)

Position Description
The Summer Assistant will be a part of the Residence Facilities Team, learning the day to day, as well as, the short & long term planning functions required in order to maintain our 6 student residences.

• participate in unit by unit building inspections and inventory checks at end of term
• assist in compiling residence year end damage billings
• create an asset database of residence equipment and furnishings
• research and develop resources which support residence-based educational programming initiatives relating to the residence facilities (ie recycling programme, energy reduction promotions)
• assist in the organization and coordination of residence registration day
• aid in performing checks of safety & security equipment such as card swipe units and battery operated detectors
• assist in organizing, archiving, and storing files and resources
• participate in unit by unit building and inventory checks at end of summer to ensure units/rooms are ready for the arrival of students for fall terms
• assist in editing existing documents and brochures used to provide residence students with required "residence living" information and setting those up in a user friendly way on the website

Job Duties and Skills

• The application used to manage the department website
• Residence system processes and procedures; especially in regards to maintenance and repair planning
• on various computer programs (including Microsoft Access and Publisher)
  • a maintenance management system application
  • room scheduling database application
  • our residence inventory and inspection process
  • fire alarm device testing

•  Extensive communications skills, both written and verbal
• Web and brochure design
• Participation in planning & scheduling that will help the student enhance skills in accuracy, prioritization, attention to detail and organization
• Customer Service
• Database Management
• Property Management

Rate of pay: $10.45/hour

Anticipated start and end dates

• 35 hours per week - April 28 through to September 1, 2013

Qualifications

• currently enrolled Brock student; preference will be given to those with residence experience
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• resourceful; skilled in researching; proficient computer user
• ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• highly organized and attentive to detail
• demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• knowledge of Brock University residences, Service Desks, and their facilities is an asset
• background and/or experience in the maintenance or custodial field is an asset

Application Requirements

• We are now accepting applications(cover letter/resume) for this summer.  Applications are due by 12 noon on Thursday, March 28th to cchernish@brocku.ca [1].