Building Engineer (3rd Class)

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitiy of Toronto Mississauga is seeking an Operator for Utilities & Elevator Services to ensure safe and economical operation of campus utilities equipment.

The incumbent will assist the Chief Operating Engineer, perform maintenance, monitor building automation systems, and respond to alarms and calls during day shifts with occasional after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate and a Third Class Operating Engineer Certification valid in Ontario.
• Experience: 1 year operating engineer experience; knowledge of mechanical equipment, boilers, HVAC systems.
• Other: strong communication, record-keeping, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Regular rounds of mechanical equipment and Utilities services; monitor temps and pressures.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and systems.
• Maintain daily logs and meter readings; operate and test fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for shut-downs and repairs.
• Respond to trouble calls during shifts and weekends; ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Record keeping

Communication

Customer service

Office software

Building Automation Systems

Education

High School graduate

Third Class Operating Engineer Certification (Ontario)

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Windows OS

Job description

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Date Posted: 10/22/2026
Req ID: 50677
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager Utilities & Elevator Services, the incumbent is responsible for the safe and economical operation and maintenance of all Utilities equipment and associated services for all buildings on the UTM campus. The incumbent is also responsible to the Chief Operating Engineer for operation of the Central Utilities Plant.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibilityinvolved in this job; they in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated:

1. a. Regular rounds of mechanical equipment and Utilities services such as: checking equipment temperatures and pressures, conducting water chemical treatment tests, changing filters, regenerating softeners and de-alkalized water equipment, etc.;
2. b. Performance of running maintenance and minor repair, i.e. including packing of glands,changing of belts, strip down and minor repair to equipment including valves, steam traps, pressure reducing stations, control valves and other similar equipment. Providing emergency repairs to laboratory, classrooms and environmental rooms;
3. c. Providing accurate details of routine monthly surveys and meter readings of equipment and facilities;
4. d. Carrying out assigned inspection and preventative maintenance of all equipment, as per preventative maintenance work orders (i.e., Service Now);
5. e. Keeping close check on the proper operation of all equipment in buildings under the Building Management System;
6. f. Answering and responding promptly to all trouble calls or alarms during off hours and weekend shifts;
7. g. Responding to calls from Campus Safety to correct emergency situations and problems on off shifts, weekends, and after hours;
8. h. Obtaining assistance from outside contractors and other engineers as the situation dictates during off hours and weekends; assisting outside contractors when work is performed during shift;
9. i. Coordinating shut down work required for repairing or restoring service with outside contractors;
10. j. Maintaining daily log sheets on operating equipment, recording important breakdowns, malfunctions and events that occur during the shift;
11. k. Operation and testing of fire alarm system, sprinkler system, fire pumps and emergency lighting;
12. l. Maintaining adequate inventory of chemicals and spare parts;
13. m. Advising the Assistant Manager or Lead Hands about problems which are considered to be outside of his/her scope of operation.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience plus a Third(3rd) Class Operating Engineer Certification valid in the Province of Ontario. Building EnvironmentalSystems Certificate an asset.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as an operating engineer. Must have a goodworking knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, including refrigeration,heating (e.g. boilers) and air handling systems, and ability to comprehend and apply environmentalcontrol principles. Must have: basic electrical knowledge and trouble-shooting skills, basic proficiency instandard office computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows OS) and familiarity withcomputerized Building Automation Systems or other computerized control systems.

Other: Must have: good diagnostic and record keeping skills, the ability to communicate effectively(both orally and written), strong customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively withothers.

Hours of Work: The successful candidate will mostly carry out duties on a day shift, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, with possible coverage for afternoon and /or night shifts on weekdays and/or weekends.

Closing Date:10/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea:Unifor FT L2003
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate - - $43.13/hour
Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

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