Facilities Maintenance Student - Fall 2024
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE STUDENT - SEPTEMBER to December 2024
At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Facilities Maintenance Student to join the JD Irving Real Estate team at our head office location in Saint John, New Brunswick.
The facilities maintenance student is responsible for supporting the planning and administration of facility related tasks. This role involves conducting regular checks on building equipment, providing support for ongoing projects, and assisting in data entry tasks. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and contribute to our facilities management team.
What You’ll Get:
An opportunity to start BUILDING your career within a dynamic division that will allow you to gain meaningful and business impacting work experience. You will be provided with hands-on projects where you will be able to apply your studies. In addition, you will gain exposure to top leaders within our Division and get exposure to other J.D. Irving, Limited companies to expand your professional NETWORK. Your work term will include a solid combination of practical experience and professional development opportunities that will prepare you to be a future LEADER within our Divisional talent pipeline.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct routine checks throughout the building to ensure proper functionality.
• Label and document equipment for easy identification and maintenance tracking purposes.
• Participate in project coordination by assisting in planning, organizing, and supporting ongoing maintenance and improvement projects.
• Perform data entry tasks by collecting information from the field and accurately entering it into E1 for record-keeping purposes.
Education and Skills:
• Currently enrolled in a relevant program (e.g., Facilities Management, Architectural Design Technology etc.) or related field at a college or university.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Detail oriented with strong customer focus orientation, sense of urgency, and quality of work.
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience using MS Office tools and Enterprise Systems/Software.
• Knowledge and understanding of building systems and repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boiler systems, etc.) considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of commercial or residential building facility maintenance considered a strong asset.
All of our student roles will require full time enrollment in a related post-secondary program in good academic standing, excellent communication, analytic and organizational skills, and a great attitude with an eagerness to learn.
If you are a full-time student looking to BUILD YOUR CAREER, please apply online!
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Did you know? Since January 2024, J.D. Irving, Limited has committed to reimbursing the co-op fee for students completing their work term with the company up to $1000.
