MECHANICAL PATROLPERSON (BAND LEVEL 6)

Memorial University - Career Development Office; St. John's; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is hiring for a Mechanical Patrolperson in the Facilities Management department. The role involves skilled power engineering tasks including the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam heating systems and inspections of various mechanical equipment. Candidates should have relevant experience, a high school diploma supplemented with power engineering certification, and a valid 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in power engineering and maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and driving abstract from Newfoundland and Labrador.

Responsibilities

• Operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure steam heating plant equipment.
• Inspecting mechanical and electrical equipment and making adjustments.
• Responding to fire alarms and maintenance trouble calls.

Skills

Power engineering

Maintenance

Inspection

Education

High school diploma with power engineering certification

Valid 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate

Job description

June 20, 2025

MECHANICAL PATROLPERSON (BAND LEVEL 6)

Department of Facilities Management

(Permanent Position)

DUTIES

The successful applicant will perform skilled power engineering work under the direction of the Manager of Central Utilities. Responsibilities include:

1. Operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure steam heating plant equipment and auxiliaries.
2. Patrolling boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, and related areas on university properties, including the Central Heating Plant, the Health Sciences Centre, Ocean Sciences Centre, GEO Centre, Core Science Facility, and Animal Resource Centre.
3. Inspecting boilers, generators, compressors, pumps, chillers, and other mechanical and electrical equipment, making necessary adjustments and repairs.
4. Maintaining log books and inspecting emergency power equipment.
5. Cleaning boilers, hot water heating tanks, boiler rooms, and related areas.
6. Responding to fire alarms and maintenance trouble calls, inputting work orders.
7. Performing other related duties as required.

This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

Candidates should have:

1. 1-3 years of experience in power engineering and maintenance of heating and repair services in large building complexes.
2. High school graduation, supplemented by successful completion of power engineering certification.
3. Valid 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate.
4. Valid driver’s license and driving abstract from Newfoundland and Labrador.

Salary

$31.80 - $36.95 per hour (NAPE Local 7801). An upscale hiring step (Step 2) applies, plus a market differential of $2.00 per hour.

Closing Date

July 8, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. NST.

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity, encouraging applications from women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, racialized people, and persons with disabilities.

The personal information collected is used for recruitment and employment purposes, in accordance with the Memorial University Act. For questions about data collection, contact MyHR at [e-mail]. Only selected candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.