Skilled Tradesperson, HVAC
Req ID: 26227
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 02/27/2025
Job Summary
Maintains systems including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and associated equipment (ie, pumps, compressors, humidifiers, chillers, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, gas burners, furnaces, unit heaters, make-up air units, propane equipment, and exhaust fans, along with air / water flow and temperature controls, and building control systems) throughout the City's parks, sports fields, public pathways, community centres, libraries, heritage facilities, offices, municipal court house, works yards, and specific transit facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Supervisor, HVAC/Mechanical Services, the successful candidate will monitor, inspect, maintain and repair mechanical building systems including HVAC equipment, domestic hot and cold water systems, refrigeration systems, oil and gas fired equipment, compressed air systems, pneumatic and electronic temperature control systems, and other related equipment and systems. More specifically, daily tasks may be as follows:
- Conduct preventative and demand (reactive) maintenance activities on various equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose issues and maintain equipment.
- Replace equipment as required in a cost effective manner.
- Inspect all new equipment for compliance and proper installation as may be conducted by others (Capital Improvements, Life Cycle Replacement, Emergency Capital etc)
- Support and assist with design and installation reviews of Capital projects
- Comply with relevant City policies.
- Provide ad hoc assistance on projects/initiatives within the unit/team.
- Use information that is stored within the unit/team and/or available without special authorization.
- Purchase of material and equipment, as well as submission of monthly expenses
- Functional guidance of apprentices, co-op students.
- Promote and participate in a team-based, continuous improvement focused, customer service oriented environment by actively communicating with all staff and clients
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Secondary School education is required.
- 5+ years of field experience working on boilers, MUA's, RTU's and light duty refrigeration systems.
- Valid gas technician 1 Certificate accredited by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA).
- Valid Ozone Depletion Certificate. Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Code, OH&S Regulations and other applicable codes.
- Certificate of qualification (C of Q) as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Ontario 313a).
- A valid G Driver's Licence and a clean driver's abstract is required
- Able to troubleshoot low voltage controls, as well as being mindful of working on live power systems, only where absolutely required, with applicable PPE.
- Physically capable of performing all work required of this position (occasional lifting of 25 kg up to shoulder height, frequent bending, squatting / kneeling, working inside and outside in all types of weather within environments that can be dusty and / or slippery, climbing ladders)
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both in written and verbal communications.
- Must have strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Must have outstanding customer service skills.
- Able to demonstrate ability to understand / learn new technologies, work independently, as well as with others.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft office and computer tablets applications.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints
- Additional qualifications in Building Automation and controls are preferred.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $76,313 - $101,753
Grade: E
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Work Location: 950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/Corporate Business Services Division , Energy Mgt & Facilities Mntce
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.