This competition will be used to fill two positions that offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .
These positions are a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
Location - This role is in-person and work will take place at the following Edmonton campuses:
- North Campus
- Campus Saint-Jean
- South Campus
Working for the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.
Working in the Mechanical Key Maintenance Initiatives Department
The Mechanical KMI Department is responsible for Regulated and Legistated testing of mechanical equipment to ensure a clear, healthy, safe, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing environment for students, staff, and visitors to the University in the most effective and efficient manner that supports the University's academic and Research missions.
Position Summary
Within the general framework of Division policies and procedures and under the guidance of the Mechanical KMI Trades Supervisor, the Facilities Technician is responsible for helping the Division achieve its mission statement -To maintain a clear, healthy, safe, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing physical environment for students, staff and visitors to the University in the most effective and efficient manner that supports the University's academic and research missions.
The position provides a variety of domestic preventative and proactive maintenance tasks (tasks that require "skilled labor' but do not all within a specific trade or journeypersons legislated work functions) within a specific Division service area. These activities are key to ensuring that conditions conducive to a safe efficient and economical operation are maintained in University Facilities.
Duties
- Planning, coordination, and execution of facility maintenance work orders, including ordering required materials and supplies
- Annual testing of potable water
- Annual testing of Emergency showers & Eyewash systems
- Change filters on heating and cooling building systems.
- Water Treatment on all building heating, cooling, closed-loop, and plug load systems
- Ensuring mechanical equipment and systems are functioning at ideal system-specific set points or pressures
- Attends Trades Infrastructure meetings
- Performs minor repairs & maintenance on various aspects of the building's mechanical equipment and plumbing systems
- Supervises contractors performing maintenance on building heating cooling/systems
- Responsible for university tools and equipment
Minimum Qualifications
- Mechanically/Technically Inclined
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Valid Class 5 driver's license (no GDL); and able to complete University Driver Authorization requirements including:
- Defensive Driving Training
- Must pass the U of A Fleet Safety Driver's Evaluation
- and maintain the U of A Authorized Driver status (minimum age 19)
- Communicate effectively in writing; including emails
- Able to correctly diagnose maintenance concerns and assess the urgency of repair
- Problem-solve and exercise judgment
- Must be able to complete the physical requirements of the job
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of water treatment in a plug load, closed-loop system is an asset
- A Building Operator Certificate or 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate is an asset
- Supplemental Courses, i.e. WHMIS, First Aid, Biological & Radiation Safety, Microsoft Word & Excel are an asset
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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