Maintenance Repair 1 - Building Systems - Department of Facilities Management
$53,704 per annum, as per IBEW 1928
The University of Prince Edward Island, Facilities Management Department, is seeking applicants for the position of Maintenance Repair – Building Systems. This position requires an individual with formal training and demonstrated experience and skills related to maintenance and renovations of buildings/equipment/grounds on all University owned assets. Employees in this class perform skilled labour duties in the maintenance, renovation, and repair of buildings and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Trouble shootings, maintains and repairs all ventilation and related systems and equipment such as air handling units, exhaust fans, building controls, heat exchangers, heating/cooling systems, refrigeration systems, humidification systems, sprinkler systems, compressed air systems, steam systems, and medical gas systems.
- Carries out heating, ventilation and air condition related projects such as installing heat pump systems, preparing material lists for such projects and carries out installation in accordance with local, provincial, and federal codes and regulations.
- Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs all controls/instrumentation on the building equipment and systems within campus.
- Carries out minor repairs or initial investigation work as it relates to carpentry, millwright, welding, groundwork, electrical, etc.
- Troubleshoot and reset fire alarm and security systems.
- Requisition for material, supplies and tools relating to proposed or actual work being performed and inventory.
- Such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 education level with diploma
- Diploma or Certificate or Journeyman/License in Electromechanical Technology, Building Instrumentation Controls, Building Systems Engineering, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Technology from a recognized institution.
- Preference will be given to a Red Seal certification in the above-mentioned fields.
- Preference will be given to those with some experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment.
- Preference will be given to those with an education/healthcare setting experience.
- Computer software experience
- Valid driver’s license, a Criminal Record Check and may be required to obtain a Federal Government security clearance.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
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