HVAC Technician

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking an Instrumentation HVAC Technician to install, operate, repair, and maintain HVAC and related systems across South Campus, North Campus and Campus Saint-Jean.

This in-person role requires a Journeyperson Instrumentation certificate and at least 5 years of industry experience, with focus on reliability, safety, and responsive field troubleshooting. The position includes an on-call rotation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Instrumentation ticket is required.
• Instrumentation Technology diploma is an asset.
• Minimum several years of HVAC experience in institutional/commercial/industrial settings.
• Ability to operate, repair, and maintain HVAC and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Check operation of related equipment to ensure systems run as designed.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on controls and devices.
• Make minor operational modifications to building systems.
• Identify infrastructure deficiencies and propose corrective actions.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule with Building Operations units.
• Follow safety requirements and contribute to safety culture.

Skills

HVAC operations

Preventive maintenance scheduling

Troubleshooting & field investigation

Electrical/Electronic/Pneumatic system

Education

Journeyperson Instrumentation certificate

Instrumentation Technology diploma (asset)

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location

This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at South Campus, North Campus and Campus Saint-Jean, Edmonton.

This is a skilled position requiring a Instrumentation Journeyperson certificate and several years experience with heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, performing troubleshooting and field investigation to assess operational concerns. It is the responsibility of this position to ensure that environmental conditions are maintained and equipment is repaired properly. The HVAC Instrumentation Technician provides service by operating, repairing, and maintaining the HVAC systems and other related mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic systems that are used throughout our campuses.

• Check the operation of related electrical, electronic, pneumatic equipment to ensure that all operating systems function as designed.
• Schedule preventative maintenance activities to inspect, repair, and calibrate all controls to ensure continued accuracy from console to end device.
• Make minor operational modifications to building systems.
• Identify critical infrastructure deficiencies and propose corrective actions to supervisor.
• Partake in a rotating on-call schedule with other Building Operations Units.
• Follow all institutional safety requirements, including documentation, wearing PPE, and contributing to the overall safety culture within the department.

• Journeyperson Instrumentation ticket required - Instrumentation Technology diploma is an asset.
• 5 years of institutional/commercial/industrial HVAC experience

This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.