HVAC Technician

Rockstar Mechanics; Oakville; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mississauga is seeking a Facility Operator I to provide cleaning, maintenance and repair services for our facilities, including arenas and pools. You will support operations, supervise other operators, and handle administrative duties as needed.

You will need strong technical skills, certifications, and the ability to train staff, with a focus on safety and timely project completion in a dynamic facility environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma with facility operator experience in arenas and pools.
• Experience operating ice resurfacer and related equipment.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• CPO certification required; Ice Technician certifications asset.
• Ontario Driver’s License Class G required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, BAS and Work Order Systems.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or willing to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor of Operations in developing and monitoring the annual work plan for operations and future capital projects and lead facility projects including ice installation/removal, pool shutdowns and start-ups.
• Collaborate with a team of facility operators performing maintenance duties including cleaning, refinishing floors, room setups and waste collection.
• Create duties and train part-time operations staff and volunteer workers.
• Generate and assign preventative maintenance work orders on HVAC, boilers, pool filtration and arena refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain ice surface(s), perform plant readings, use ice resurfacer, pool filtration systems, water chemistry tests and troubleshooting.
• Organize minor maintenance repairs such as plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
• Support the Supervisor with flagging and reporting major repairs to vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facility operations

HVAC troubleshooting

Power tools

Administrative duties

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Ice resurfacer operation

Ice making technologies

Education

Secondary School diploma

CPR/First Aid certification

Bilingual or additional certifications (asset)

Tools

Work Order System (WOW)

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Ice resurfacer equipment

Job description

Req ID: 28646
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 10/13/2026

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor of Operations and working in collaboration with the facility team, the Facility Operator I will provide operational facility cleaning, general maintenance and repair services to facilities while providing excellent customer service. As well, supports the Supervisor of Operations in coordinating and overseeing the work of Facility Operators plus additional administrative duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor of Operations in developing and monitoring the annual work plan for operations and future capital projects and lead facility projects including but not limited to ice installation & removal, pool shutdowns and pool start-ups
• Collaborate with a team of facility operators performing facility maintenance duties including general cleaning, refinishing floors, room set-ups and waste collection
• Create duties and train part-time operations staff and volunteer workers
• Generate and assign preventative maintenance work orders on various mechanical systems including HVAC, boilers, pool filtration and arena refrigeration equipment
• Maintain ice surface(s), perform plant readings, use and maintain ice resurfacer machine, pool filtration systems, water chemistry tests, adding chemicals and pool troubleshooting
• Organize and lead minor maintenance repairs such as but not limited to plumbing, electrical and carpentry
• Support the Supervisor of Operations with flagging and reporting any major repairs that require a higher level of service or tradesperson or external vendor
• Other duties assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma with experience working as a Facility Operator, including experience providing technical and hands‑on expertise in arenas and pools, and experience planning facility projects and completing them on time
• Ability to operate an ice resurfacer, edger and various power and hand tools required
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and work to complete deadlines in a fast paced environment
• CIT (Certified Ice Technician) certification including Ice Making and Equipment Operation, Ice Making and Painting Technologies and Legal Awareness I is considered an asset and possession of a “B” (Refrigeration Operator Class B) ticket is required to work at “registered plant facilities” deemed by the Province of Ontario.
• Current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification required
• Knowledgeable in working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Work Order Systems (Work and Service Order Requests)
  Must be physically capable of carrying out the essential duties of the job
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid Ontario Driver’s License Class G
• Professional experience in custodial/janitorial work and facility maintenance
• Valid CPR, First Aid Certification or willing to obtain in the first six months of employment

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 70,807.00 - $ 94,410.00
Grade: D
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.