UNIFOR - Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and monitor building systems across various schools in Kitchener. The role requires trade certifications and experience in maintenance tasks including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Candidates will enjoy a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a related role.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain building equipment, including minor HVAC repairs.
• Conduct fire and life safety inspections and keep necessary logs.
• Maintain heating and cooling systems and monitor glycol systems.

Skills

Mechanic Experience

Industrial Maintenance

Mechanical Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Welding

Hydraulics

Wiring Schematics

Precision Measuring Instruments

Programmable Logic Controllers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4th Class Operating Engineer Certificate

Facility Maintenance Mechanic Certificate 255W

Industrial Millwright License 433A

Job description

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Selfidentification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Boards hiring processes.

General Description of Duties :

• Monitor and maintain building equipment and systems including electrical mechanical plumbing and minor HVAC equipment repairs as permitted by Provincial legislation
• Complete regulatory fire and life safety inspections at schools where required including fire suppression systems and inspect test and verify emergency power and lighting systems etc. and complete all necessary logs
• Maintenance of heating and cooling systems including monitoring of low pressure in boiler lines and water temperatures greasing and lubricating pumps changing belts changing filters and upkeep of the water treatment system (where required).
• Maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment generators and pumps. Replacement of ballasts restarting rooftop HVAC motor and pump replacement
• Monitor and adjust building automation systems
• Monitoring of glycol system
• General cleanliness of mechanical / electrical rooms.
• Abide by applicable laws and policies with respect to access use or disclosure of student and Board data and information.
• Other general maintenance responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

• At minimum the successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following certificates or trade license 4th class Operating Engineer Facility Maintenance Mechanic 255W Facility System Technician 255B or an Industrial Millwright with a valid 433A license
• Minimum threeyear experience in a related role
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Ability to meet the demands of physical labour including frequent climbing lifting kneeling carrying standing and driving.
• Capability to work at various height levels including rooftops from ladders and in skyjacks and able to work in disagreeable environmental conditions and congested workspaces
• Hands on knowledge of basic power tools power drills etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and work order systems
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision engaging in sound timemanagement practices
• Knowledge of applicable TSSA regulations Canadian Standards Association Occupational Health and Safety Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Gas Fitter 2 would be considered an asset

Salary Range : $31.63 per hour in accordance with the UNIFOR Collective Agreement plus full benefit package and OMERS Pension Plan

Hours of Work : Permanent full time : 40 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Location(s) : To be assigned. Time will be split between 2 locations.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Applicants must attach diplomas / certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process :

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at : Applytoeducation assistance contact (Monday Friday 7 : 30 am 7 : 00 pm EST.)

In the application process identify your qualifications and abilities such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume covering letter and diplomas / certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at : will be accepted until May 28 2025 by 4 PM.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print please email . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process please contact us at (519)extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Boards Privacy Policy please contact our Privacy Officer atExt. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Industrial Maintenance,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Precision Measuring Instruments,Schematics,Maintenance,Welding,Hydraulics,Programmable Logic Controllers,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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