Shift Engineer (3rd Class)

University of Toronto; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 49 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a shift engineer to operate and maintain campus utilities across all buildings. The role rotates between night, afternoon and day shifts, including weekends, as part of a central utilities team.

The incumbent will monitor mechanical systems, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate contractor work, and ensure safety and efficiency, reporting to the Assistant Manager Utilities & Elevator Services.

Qualificações

• One year of operating engineer experience or more.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
• Basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others.

Responsabilidades

• Perform regular rounds of mechanical equipment and utilities.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Record monthly surveys and metering readings accurately.
• Operate and test fire alarm, sprinkler systems and pumps.
• Respond to trouble calls during off-hours and weekends.
• Coordinate shutdowns with outside contractors as needed.
• Maintain daily logs of operating equipment and events.
• Monitor Building Management System performance.

Conhecimentos

Diagnostic skills

Record keeping

Communication

Customer service

Collaboration

Formação académica

Third Class Operating Engineer Certification

Building Environmental Systems Certificate asset

Ferramentas

Building Automation Systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Windows OS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Date Posted: 10/22/2026
Req ID: 50676
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager Utilities & Elevator Services, the incumbent is responsible for the safe and economical operation and maintenance of all Utilities equipment and associated services for all buildings on UTM campus. The incumbent is also responsible to the Chief Operating Engineer for operation of the Central Utilities Plant.

Typical Duties

• a. Regular rounds of mechanical equipment and Utilities services such as checking equipment temperatures and pressures, conducting water chemical treatment tests, changing filters, regenerating softeners and de-alkalized water equipment, etc.;
• b. Performance of running maintenance and minor repair, i.e. including packing of glands, changing of belts, strip down and minor repair to equipment including valves, steam traps, pressure reducing stations, control valves and other similar equipment. Providing emergency repairs to laboratory, classrooms and environmental rooms;
• c. Providing accurate details of routine monthly surveys and meter readings of equipment and facilities;
• d. Carrying out assigned inspection and preventative maintenance of all equipment, as per preventative maintenance work orders (i.e. Service Now);
• e. Keeping close check on the proper operation of all equipment in buildings under the Building Management System;
• f. Answering and responding promptly to all trouble calls or alarms during off hours and weekend shifts;
• g. Responding to calls from Campus Safety to correct emergency situations and problems on off shifts, weekends, and after hours;
• h. Obtaining assistance from outside contractors and other engineers as the situation dictates during off hours and weekends; assisting outside contractors when work is performed during shift;
• i. Coordinating shut down work required for repairing or restoring service with outside contractors;
• j. Maintaining daily log sheets on operating equipment, recording important breakdowns, malfunctions and events that occur during the shift;
• k. Operation and testing of fire alarm system, sprinkler system, fire pumps and emergency lighting;
• l. Maintaining adequate inventory of chemicals and spare parts;
• m. Advising the Assistant Manager or Lead Hands about problems which are considered to be outside of his/her scope of operation.

Qualifications

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. Building Environmental Systems Certificate an asset.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year 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.

Hours of Work: This position is for a shift engineer who will rotate between night, afternoon and day shifts. Rotation includes weekdays and weekends. Night shift hours are 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM, afternoon shift hours are 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM and day shift hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Closing Date:11/02/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea:Unifor FT L2003
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate - $43.13/hour
Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

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