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Engineer B - St. George Campus

Employer
University of Toronto
Location
Toronto, ON

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

DepartmentGeneral Description of Class: Under the direction of the Manager, Mechanical Operations and Maintenance and/or leadership of the Lead Hand Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance in the building (s) assigned where a Third (3rd) Class Operating Engineer Certificate is required either by law or due to the complexity of the operation and/or critical services provided for building environment and Faculty.  The engineer is responsible for the safe and economical operation and maintenance of all mechanical and associated equipment and services in his/her area of responsibility. Typical Duties: The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job; they in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated: a)   regular rounds to check mechanical equipment and perform needed mechanical service;b)  ensures continuous efficiency of all mechanical equipment services and faculty equipment;c)   provides running maintenance by checking lube levels of compressors and adjustments to all equipment and controls serving areas such as computer rooms, laboratories, classrooms, offices, special faculty cold rooms/ warm rooms, etc.; d)   answers and reacts promptly to all trouble calls or alarms from buildings, as well as from adjacent nearby buildings;e)    reviews computer printouts and alarms and takes appropriate action;f)     co-ordinates and/or assists outside contractors and University of Toronto Trades Services when work is performed during shift;g)   recommends major repairs;h)   housekeeping:  painting, sweeping floors, cleaning piping, boilers and equipment;i)    responds to off duty calls to correct emergency situations and problems; andj)    maintains daily log sheets on operating equipment and records all important events that occur during shift and communicates with relief shift engineer on event issues. 

CampusMinimum Requirements 

 

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.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ 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. Building Environmental Systems Certificate an asset.



Department: Utilities & Building Operations
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Schedule: Full-time
Job Field: Operating Engineer
Job Posting: Jan 10, 2019
Job Closing: Jan 21, 2019, 11:59:00 PM

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

 

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

 

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Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

  • Excellent health and dental benefits;
  • On-site support for training and career development;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
  • Generous paid time off;
  • Support on equity and diversity issues;
  • On-site child care;
  • University Pension Plan;
  • Subsidized athletic facility membership;
  • World-renowned libraries;
  • Confidential counselling services;
  • Parking and TTC Metropasses;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
  • Continued health benefits for pensioners.

 

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