HVAC Facilities Technician

MediPharm Labs; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MediPharm Labs is seeking a Facility Services Technician to ensure the maintenance and repair of facilities at their Barrie location. The role involves troubleshooting HVAC systems, performing plumbing repairs, and maintaining safety equipment to uphold GMP standards. Candidates should have relevant trade qualifications and experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics and specifications.
• Experience using maintenance tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and emergency maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Inspect and repair plumbing systems and fire safety equipment.
• Utilize CMMS software for maintenance tracking and reporting.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Maintenance of electrical systems

Plumbing skills

Fire/life safety knowledge

Education

Relevant Trade Certificate

Tools

Maintenance tools and equipment

Job description

MediPharm Labs offers a professional and collaborative workplace culture in a leading-edge facility built to international pharma standards. Our company is a recognized leader in the Cannabis industry, having won numerous cannabis and entrepreneurial awards. Our growing team of scientists, technicians, engineers, and business professionals delivers quality and innovation through research, discipline, and forward thinking.

Position Overview

Under the general guidance and direction of the Facilities Manager, the Facility Services Technician position is responsible for the comprehensive maintenance, inspection and repair of the Company’s facilities. Specifically, this position performs maintenance and responds to, troubleshoots and performs preventative, routine and emergency repair or replacement, including significant repairs, on infrastructure, structures, equipment and systems such as boilers, roof top units, electrical and plumbing systems to maintain GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Standards. Overall, this position plays an integral role in ensuring corporate facilities remain operational by maintaining and achieving maintenance goals, minimizing interruptions and maximizing operational efficiencies. Working on site at our Barrie location daily.

Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000/ year

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots and performs preventative, routine or emergency repair maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and mechanical equipment determining when repair or replacement is required.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and performs incidental preventative, routine and/or repair maintenance on plumbing systems, such as replacing fixtures, unclogging drains using a snake or camera, repairing leaks and breaks, performing installations, devices, rebuilding fixtures, replacing parts,
• Troubleshoots and performs preventative, routine and/or emergency maintenance on water softeners,
• Performs seasonal start up and shutdown of HVAC systems.
• Installs, troubleshoots and performs preventative, routine or repair maintenance on security equipment, such as locking mechanisms, door hardware, door operators, door openers/closers, and key cores, when required.
• Performs tests, visual inspections and preventative, routine and/or emergency repair maintenance for fire, emergency and life safety equipment, which includes but is not limited to sprinkler systems, fire alarm panels, strobes, alarms, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), carbon monoxide monitors, first aid stations, fire extinguishers, standby generators, uninterrupted Power Supply systems and associated devices
• Reports all unusual maintenance or equipment issues to the Facilities Manager or Facility Supervisor
• Utilizes computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software to create and receive service tickets; update work orders, and analyze data.
• Administers, adjusts, reads and interprets data from Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Maintains supplies, tools and materials; stores in a safe and secure environment; and identifies low supplies and materials or tool/equipment concerns and initiates resolution.
• Conducts regular inspections of corporate facilities, which involves inspecting building infrastructure and structures including roofs, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and systems; reports maintenance and equipment issues identified; and collaborates with the Facilities Manager and/or Facility Supervisor to schedule and complete repair of identified issues.
• Performs general preventative, routine and/or repair maintenance for various building infrastructure, structures, building envelope, equipment, and furniture, such as flooring and carpet repair, ceiling tile replacement, appliance repair, and/or painting maintenance.
• Applies life cycle asset management principles when developing various maintenance strategies, which outlines the remaining service life and criticality of various equipment.
• Using internal knowledge of facilities and systems, provides direction, guidance, and technical advice to contractors on outsourced repair/maintenance.
• Receives, investigates, resolves and/or redirects inquiries, questions and complaints regarding facility operational and maintenance related matters.
• Based on scope of work and specialty of trade, Identifies the need for engaging contractors/tradespersons and completes the following: o coordinates and schedules contractors/tradespersons to assist in the completion of scheduled and/or demand maintenance, when required;
• assists/accompanies contractors/tradespersons, when required;
• reviews contractors/tradespersons logbook entries to ensure completeness and accuracy;
• inspects completed work by contractors/tradespersons to ensure compliance with predetermined specifications; and
• recommends the approval of invoices provided that completed work by contractors meets/exceeds predetermined specifications.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and/or service call, on a rotational basis, that are received after-hours related to the operation of facilities, which involves determining the appropriate response/action
• Updates and maintains various logbooks, service requests, and related records
• Reviews organizes and logs work orders in the Company’s Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) system to assist in tracking department KPI’s and life cycle tracking of facilities.
• Reviews drawings and specifications providing subject matter expertise in facilities
• Purchases minor facility tools and/or supplies in accordance with Company policies and procedures, when required.
• Performs the duties of the Facility Supervisor position, when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as required in accordance with departmental, and/or corporate objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, structural, roof systems, and door hardware
• Demonstrated experience using maintenance tools and equipment
• Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: best practices for tool/equipment safety, mechanical techniques and material handling
  
  

Demonstrated Ability To

• read and interpret mechanical/electrical schematics and specifications, building codes and architectural drawings
• work in a complex, fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• set priorities, meet deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities and work demands
• work independently with minimal supervision
• maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Trade Certificate of Qualification as outlined by the Ontario College of Trades, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, TSSA
  
  

MediPharm Labs is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact 705-719-7425 ext. 1080

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