Trades Helper

Durham; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham College in Oshawa is seeking a Full-time Support Staff member in the Facilities department. The incumbent will assist licensed trades workers with daily operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and help keep the building comfortable and safe.

With a two-year diploma and hands-on experience, you will monitor building automation, coordinate with vendors, and ensure code compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills.
• Capable of working independently and in a group.
• Possession of a valid G driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed trades workers with daily operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Maintain the appearance of the facility including drywall, paint, ceilings, doors and hardware.
• Assist with installing and commissioning new HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Monitor and inspect work by contractors; source parts and estimate costs.
• Provide information for input into the CMMS and monitor building automation systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent and team work

Driver's license

Education

Building Operator diploma or equivalent

Gas Technician 2 or equivalent

Job description

AboutDurham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, throughfield placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, includingculinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and communityservices, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumnirepresent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information

Full-time SupportStaff Position Opportunity
Payband: G;Starting Rate: $35.29; Four Year Rate: $40.73
Department: Facilities
Hours: 40 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri
Reporting To: Manager, Utilities and Building Systems
Campus Location: Oshawa
Vacancy Status:Existing vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent isresponsible for assisting the Licensed trades workers with the daily on-goingoperation, control, repair, preventative and predictive maintenance of heating,ventilation, air conditioning systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems andall associated fittings and piping. The incumbent is also responsible to assistin maintaining the appearance of the facility including drywall, paint, ceilingtiles, doors and hardware.

Assist with maintaining,updating, and repairing HVAC related building support systems including, heatrecovery systems, motors, humidification systems, re-heat coils, heat pumps,cooling towers, roof top heating and cooling systems, pneumatics, plumbingsystems, pumps, electrical and electronic controls.

Assist with performingscheduled predictive and preventative maintenance and repair on heating, ventilation,air conditioning, plumbing and electrical equipment. Test, calibrate, andadjust equipment. Ensurecode compliance of systems by performing inspections and testing.Prepare required documentation, update manuals, and provide informationregarding work conducted for input onto the computerized maintenance managementsystem. Use computers to monitor and adjust building automation systems.

Monitor and inspect work performed by contractors, trades workers, andmechanics and report findings and or discrepancies to Manager, Operations. Source information and parts by contacting vendors, technical librariesand internet to estimate material quantities and costs for projects and repairactivities. Purchase required materials via purchase order or corporate credit card.

Provide technical information and support to unskilled staff as required. Assist with the installation and commissioning of new heating,ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical systems.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a two-year diploma as a Building Operator, Gas Technician 2 or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of two-years work experience troubleshooting and repairing systems related to HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting and repair old and new mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, electronic, and computerized systems.
• Working knowledge of Energy Act, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, related Code, CSA standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills.
• Capable of working independently and in a group.
• Possession of a valid G driver’s licence is required.

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.