MECHANIC TRADES 3, Physical Plant, Competition #IUOE-23-01, Thunder Bay, ON

MECHANIC TRADES 3

Physical Plant

Thunder Bay Campus

IUOE

Full Time, Contract (12 months)

Competition #IUOE-23-01

40 hours/5 days per week, day shift

When required, hours and/or days of work may be modified to address the needs of the University

DUTIES:

• Performs mechanical maintenance work through the University’s computerized work order system.
• Inspects, investigates and solves problems related to the operation of both the mechanical systems and equipment, providing technical advice as necessary.
• Performs skilled mechanical work on HVAC, refrigeration, heating systems or plumbing at the journeyman level.
• Provides estimates of work for repairs to mechanical systems on campus.
• Makes necessary reports and keeps records and files as required or work orders, requisitions, upgrades and changes to systems etc.
• Takes every precaution reasonable in the circumstance for the protection of the workers in his charge.
• Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with other health and safety related legislation and standards, and with such workplace practices as outlined by his immediate supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of recognized practices and techniques and the use of tools, equipment and instruments common to the Mechanical Trades.
• Ability to install, overhaul and adjust systems from sketches, blueprints or specifications.
• Should have a thorough knowledge of the theory and operation of pneumatic and electrical controls as well as a working knowledge of the theory, principles and operation of HVAC, heating or plumbing systems.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to do heavy physical labour on occasion and to work on ladders, scaffolds, lift devices and in crawl spaces, etc.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Minimum of five years of directly related journeyman experience in a Maintenance position.
• Must possess a valid journeyman licence, certificate of qualification in Plumbing, Refrigeration or Air-Conditioning Mechanic.
• Must possess a valid gasfitter 2 certificate or greater.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by February 10, 2023.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

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