Facilities Technician

Job Details

JOB POSTING #: 2021-0335

POSTING PERIOD:  Friday, October 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. to Friday, October 22, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

UNION: C.U.P.E. Local 82

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time

# OF POSITIONS: 1

RATE OF PAY: $34.91 per hour

SHIFT WORK REQ'D: Yes

DUTIES:

  • Reporting to the Manager, Facility Operations, Site Supervisor, or designate, will be responsible for the operation, inspection, testing, routine repair, and maintenance of equipment and systems related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, cooling tower, chillers, building automation, pressure vessels, boilers, pumps, compressors, motors, turbines, plumbing, electrical, generators, lighting, fire safety, emergency, elevators, water treatment, interiors, building envelope, roofing, domestic appliances, laundry systems, exterior grounds, etc.  Perform all duties related with the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A) or Plumber (306A) trade. 
  • Responsible for ordering & purchasing of materials and maintaining inventory. 
  • Monitor and program Building Automation Systems(s). 
  • Monitor and develop strategies for reducing energy consumption.  
  • Make recommendations for improving procedures and reducing the cost of maintenance.  
  • Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, work orders and schematics as well as read and understand code books, operating and procedures manuals, manufacturer’s specifications, log books, inspection sheets and warranties. 
  • May be required to perform duties such as water quality testing and maintenance, amusement ride inspections, or other unique site specific duties related to the operations in a facility. 
  • Operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment, lift devices, material handling equipment and lift heavy objects. 
  • Track and record time spent on each task. 
  • Write clear, concise reports, work orders and service documents manually and on a computer using 360Facility (CMMS) and Microsoft Office Software.
  • Compile and maintain all information and documentation relevant to all assigned and completed work (e.g., daily work records, work orders, time sheets, logs and purchase orders). 
  • Prepare work cost estimates. 
  • Communicate and liaise with fellow workers, supervisors, contractors, clients, skilled trades’ people and company representatives. 
  • Assist in the coordination and execution of other maintenance related functions as assigned. 
  • Drive to various facilities, if, and as required and assigned.
  • Incumbent will be required to work in all types of weather and conditions. 
  • Will perform Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporate Health and Safety program. 
  • Will perform other related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
  • Must have a current Certificate of Qualification as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A) OR Certified Plumber (306A) issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities;
  • Must have over seven (7) years of experience associated with the duties involved in the Facilities Technician position.
  • Must have current Certification as a Water Slide Mechanic as administered by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) OR be willing to register as an Apprentice with the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) and work towards obtaining Certification as a Water Slide Mechanic.
  • Must be knowledgeable in the areas of Building and Fire Codes, the provincial Occupational Health & Safety Act, and various acts and codes such as WHMIS, EPA etc.
  • Must have proven oral and written communication skills.
  • Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class G driver’s license in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
  • Certification as a Pool/Spa Operator as administered by the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) will be considered an asset.
  • The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy to very heavy level of work.
  • Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job.
  • May be required to work in small or confined spaces. Must attend Corporate confined space training as required.
     

All City of Windsor employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
We offer a smoke-free office environment
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.