Copy - LTO: Maintenance - Controls Technician

Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board is seeking a Maintenance - Controls Technician for a long-term assignment at the Catholic Education Centre in Peterborough. The role focuses on maintenance of building automation, electrical and mechanical systems across school facilities.

Responsibilities include inspections, system upgrades, and schedule optimization to ensure energy efficiency and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Requires certification in one or more of Electrician, HVAC Technician or related trades.
• Knowledge of building automation systems and pneumatic controls.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical heating/cooling systems.
• Proficient with computers and software systems, programmable controllers, microprocessors.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, codes and regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Willingness to work from ladders/scaffolds and in confined spaces.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and may require use of own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on building, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Inspect heating, cooling and water systems.
• Assess requirements to maintain and upgrade building automation systems.
• Make improvements and recommendations to building automation systems.
• Establish schedules for maximum operating efficiency of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Maintain schedule log of maintenance for all Board equipment.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance materials for building systems.
• Perform custodial duties as needed in related work areas.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Time management

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Trade certification: Electrician/HVAC Technician

Tools

Building automation software

Programmable controllers

Microprocessors

PLC/SCADA systems

Job description

Maintenance - Controls Technician - Long Term Assignment

Catholic Education Centre, Peterborough

40 h/w (12 m/y)

Anticipated duration: immediately until June 25, 2026 or the return of the employee being replaced.

Note: In cases where an internal applicant from a different classification applies, that candidate will be required to participate in an interview and will be subject to reference checks to determine eligibility for the position subject to Article 12.02 of the collective agreement. For greater clarity, the interview will be worth 70% and the reference check 30%.

Job Function

Perform variety of maintenance duties related to building automation, electrical and mechanical systems.

Job Description

Perform the following duties:

• Perform maintenance duties on various building, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform inspections of various heating, cooling and water systems.
• Assess requirements to maintain and upgrade building automation systems.
• Make improvements and recommendations to building automation systems.
• Establish schedules for maximum operating efficiency of heating/cooling and plumbing systems and alter as required.
• Maintain schedule log of required maintenance to all Board equipment.
• Maintain inventory of materials required for maintenance of all building automation, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform various custodial duties affiliated with related work areas.

Requirements

• Requires Certification in one or more of the following certified trades; Electrician, HVAC Technician, and knowledge of building automation systems.
• Requires knowledge of pneumatic controls, electrical and mechanical heating/cooling and systems.
• Requires computer skills and proficiency with a variety of software systems, programmable controllers, microprocessors, and microcomputer systems.
• Requires knowledge of general building maintenance, provincial construction standards and pertinent government regulations.
• Requires working from ladders and scaffolds and in confined areas.
• Requires reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and may require use of own vehicle.
• Requires adjusting work schedule to suit the needs of various projects and school operation.
• Requires organizational skills in preventative maintenance and schedule keeping.
• Requires using a variety of power and hand tools and machines.
• Requires communicating effectively and working co-operatively with Board personnel, suppliers and the general public including contractors and programmers for building automation systems.

PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our HR Department at 705-748-4861.