Controls Technician

Dartmouth Teacher's Centre; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dartmouth Teacher's Centre is seeking a Controls Technician to ensure the effective operation of energy management systems within the HRCE. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and a related educational background, offering a competitive salary along with comprehensive health and dental benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Career opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Relevant technical experience in building maintenance and automation systems preferred.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license required.
• Inter-provincial red seal in a related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of energy management systems.
• Regularly troubleshoot electrical/electronic controls and instrumentation.
• Monitor and respond to EMS system alarms.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical capability

Tradesperson competence

Education

Grade 12 High School Diploma

Diploma or certification in a building controls trade

Job description

The Controls Technician contributes to the effective operation of the Physical Plants within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and implements the principles of good energy management stewardship. The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, preventive maintenance and upgrade of energy management systems (EMS) and components including all HVAC components and equipment for buildings owned and operated by the HRCE. The Controls Technician regularly works with and troubleshoots electrical / electronic, pneumatic controls and instrumentation. This position is responsible for monitoring and responding to EMS system alarms and requires mechanical aptitude, physical capability and tradesperson competence. The position reports to the Regional Managers and takes direction from on duty maintenance supervisors.

Qualifications :

Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma;

b) Diploma or certification of qualification in a building controls trade such as building systems technician, electronics technician, construction electrician, instrument and controls technician or equivalent;

c) Relevant technical experience in building maintenance, building automation systems (preferably BACNet) and building automation systems graphics design, pneumatic control, computer programming, communications cabling, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) would be an asset;

d) Valid Nova Scotia drivers license and satisfactory driving record;

e) Physical and mechanical aptitude to perform a full range of maintenance and manual tasks; (f) Inter-provincial red seal in a related field an asset.

Compensation :

Classification : Trades 2 NSUPE$31.02 per hour.

Controls Technicians are members of the Nova Scotia Union of Public & Private Employees, Local 2. The NSUPE Collective Agreement can be accessedHERE.

HRCE offers :

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits including a health spending account
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE), located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 10,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Serving more than 58,000 students in 137 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

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