plumber

Century Twenty One Gas & Heating Ltd.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking multiple Building Operators / 4th Class Power Engineers to join their dynamic team in British Columbia. This part-time role, supporting various locations, emphasizes the operation and maintenance of essential mechanical systems, including boilers and HVAC. Candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring facilities operate efficiently and safely while adhering to industry standards. The company prides itself on its commitment to safety and excellence, making it a great opportunity for those looking to contribute to Canada's infrastructure. Join a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in general building maintenance.
• Expertise in steam, boiler, and hot water units is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Develop operating instructions and maintain operational testing schedules.

Skills

Expertise in steam, boiler, and hot water units

General building maintenance

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

TSBC 4th Class Power Engineer Certification or equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Building Automation System (BAS)

Microsoft Office 2013

Job description

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal.

WE BUILD FOR LIFE.

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara, you will work alongside values-driven, safety-conscious, and high-impact teams in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment. Here, your knowledge, skills, and excellent service will help ensure that the buildings that make up Canada’s infrastructure fulfill the needs they were set out to meet.

Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Gold Winner for Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category and Excellence Winner for Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award as well as Canada’s Best Health + Safety Leader Award.

Modern Niagara is currently seeking multiple Building Operator / 4th Class Power Engineers in Vancouver and Comox Valley. The main duties of the Building Operator will be to operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair boilers, HVAC equipment / systems, electrical equipment / systems, plumbing equipment / systems - with the main emphasis being on steam, boiler and hot water units.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Maintain the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems.
• Perform requisite daily communication with Supervisor and Building Personnel on matters relating to the services.
• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.
• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.
• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide Supervisor with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement.
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
• Escort and observe subcontracted jobs to outside concerns for building services that have been outsourced by client.
• Commission elements for new plant.
• Train new and existing client staff from pre-construction to construction phase.
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.
• This role will be supporting the Edmonton region as a casual permanent part-time role, with 25 hours per week.

Skills and Qualifications

• Subject matter expert on steam, boiler, and hot water units.
• TSBC 4th Class Power Engineer Certification or equivalent (TSSA).
• Minimum 5 years of experience with general building maintenance – experience working in a hospital will be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with WHMIS, Provincial Safety statutes and basic applicable building codes, regulations.
• Comfortable with the use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Building Automation System (BAS) and Microsoft Office 2013 applications.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• This role is a permanent, part-time role that consists of 25 hours per week supporting various locations on Vancouver Island like Campbell River and Comox.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (Women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made.