Operating Engineer B (3rd Class)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto in Toronto is seeking a capable Operating Engineer (3rd Class) to manage and maintain mechanical systems across assigned buildings, ensuring safe and economical operation of boilers, chillers, air handling units, and related equipment.

Under the direction of a supervisor, you will perform regular rounds, respond to alarms, coordinate with contractors, keep daily logs, and cover day, afternoon and night shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with a 3rd Class Operating Engineer cert.
• Minimum 1 year of operating engineer experience in a large facility.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, boilers, refrigeration and air handling systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills; familiarity with BAS.
• Proficient in standard office applications (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Regular rounds to check and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Ensure safe and economical operation of boilers and related systems.
• Respond promptly to alarms and trouble calls from buildings.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and trades services as needed.
• Maintain daily log sheets and communicate issues to relief shift engineer.

Skills

Third Class Certificate

1 year exp

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Office apps

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Date Posted: 10/27/2026
Req ID: 50169
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Utilities -06
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Under the direction of the Manager, Mechanical Operations and Maintenance and/or leadership of the Lead Hand Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance in the building(s) assigned where a Third (3rd) Class Operating Engineer Certificate is required either by law or due to the complexity of the operation and/or critical services provided for building environment and Faculty. The engineer is responsible for the safe and economical operation and maintenance of all mechanical and associated equipment and services in their area of responsibility.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job; they in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated:

• regular rounds to check mechanical equipment and perform needed mechanical service;
• ensures continuous efficiency of all mechanical equipment services and faculty equipment;
• provides running maintenance by checking lube levels of compressors and adjustments to all equipment and controls serving areas such as computer rooms, laboratories, classrooms, offices, special faculty cold rooms/ warm rooms, etc.;
• answers and reacts promptly to all trouble calls or alarms from buildings, as well as from adjacent nearby buildings;
• reviews computer printouts and alarms and takes appropriate action;
• co-ordinates and/or assists outside contractors and University of Toronto Trades Services when work is performed during shift;
• housekeeping: painting, sweeping floors, cleaning piping, boilers and equipment;
• responds to off duty calls to correct emergency situations and problems; and
• maintains daily log sheets on operating equipment and records all important events that occur during shift and communicates with relief shift engineer on event issues.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience plus a Third (3rd) Class Operating Engineer Certification valid in the Province of Ontario.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an operating engineer. Must have a good working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, including refrigeration, heating (e.g. boilers) and air handling systems, and ability to comprehend and apply environmental control principles. Must have: basic electrical knowledge and trouble-shooting skills, basic proficiency in standard office computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows OS) and familiarity with computerized Building Automation Systems or other computerized control systems.

Other

Must have: good diagnostic and record keeping skills, the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and written), strong customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Building Environmental Systems Certificate an asset.

Shift Details

Regular 8 hour shifts, 40 hours per week. Must be available day, afternoon and night shifts, including weekends and holidays

NOTE

This is a replacement position.

Closing Date

11/09/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea:Unifor FT L2003
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $43.13/hr
Job Category: Engineering / Technical

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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