Continuing, Full-Time, Mechanical Trades Worker

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Victoria is seeking a skilled tradesperson with journeyman level experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related systems. The role involves operating, maintaining, installing and repairing equipment, and performing occasional metal turning and general repairs in an institutional environment.

You will diagnose issues using initiative, document time and materials, maintain tools and supplies, and ensure safety first while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Journeyman level experience in repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and related equipment.
• Experience desirable with sports and athletic equipment.
• Ability to diagnose repairs and operate a variety of heavy manual tasks.
• Valid British Columbia driver’s licence required to drive a light truck in performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, install and repair heating, refrigeration, electrical equipment and systems.
• Maintains vehicles and other equipment with internal combustion engines.
• Keeps records of time and material used for a project.
• Maintains tools, equipment and supplies used.
• Reports repairs required to supervisor.
• Maintains safe working conditions.

Skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Strong physical health

Team collaboration

Tools

Light truck driving

Job description

Under general supervision, provides journeyman level skills in any one of the following trades: machinist, fitter, metal worker, vehicle mechanic, oil burner mechanic, heating mechanic, stationary engineer, refrigeration/air conditioning mechanic, and others. Operates, maintains, installs and repairs heating, refrigeration, electrical equipment and systems. Operates metal turning lathe. Using initiative, locates problems in malfunctioning devices and systems, and repairs as required. Maintains vehicles and other equipment with internal combustion engines. Keeps records of time and material used for a project. Maintains tools, equipment and supplies used. Reports repairs required to supervisor. Maintains safe working conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have considerable experience at the journeyman level in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other related equipment, preferably in an institutional environment. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of sports and athletic equipment is desirable. Ability to use initiative and varied skills in diagnosing and effecting repairs. Ability to carry out an effective work schedule, under general supervision, and utilize materials and equipment for maximum benefit. Good physical health, sufficient strength, stamina and coordination to perform a variety of routine heavy manual and machine operation tasks continuously. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students. Valid British Columbia driver's licence required to drive a light truck in performance of above duties.