Facilities Maintenance Technician

7 days ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

Performs preventive, demand, and corrective maintenance on mechanical operating equipment, building environmental systems, building envelope, and grounds at corporate facilities and sites (including social housing) to meet requirements for a safe and reliable workplace.


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Carries out complete maintenance duties and breakdown service on building systems and operating equipment, including but not limited to: HVAC and associated water treatment systems, air handling and exhaust systems, makeup air equipment, steam and hot water boilers and equipment, emergency generators, suspended unit heaters, circulation pumps, electronic and humidification systems, sump and sewage pumps, automatic overhead doors, pressure washers, hot water recovery systems, chillers and cooling tower systems, building security systems, geothermal and fire and life safety systems.
  • Assists to develop a preventive maintenance program. Implements and maintains the program and recommends adjustments in scope and frequency.
  • Performs demand, corrective, emergency, and environmental maintenance, and repairs building operating equipment (e.g., bearings, pumps, motors, fans, pulleys, shafts; plumbing and electrical) according to license. Investigates requests, develops work plans, and recommends resources and level of coordination and effort following approved guidelines. Sources and procures parts, materials, and consumables from standing contracts and suppliers. Retains contractors per guidelines when required. Plans, directs, and leads work plans to completion to ensure efficient, coordinated jobs.
  • Takes a lead role in major overhauls of equipment and maintenance repair tasks, as assigned.
  • Monitors and operates building automation systems (BAS), low voltage lighting control systems, and associated computerized systems, and makes adjustments as needed to meet occupant needs.
  • Participates to develop and implement energy management programs by scheduling BAS and lighting control systems to reduce equipment and lighting operating hours and provide for occupant needs. Recommends/provides input for energy efficient measures (e.g., operating strategy alternatives, product improvements, scheduling improvements).
  • Responds to client concerns and requests, and troubleshoots to identify cause of failure and determine course of action; implements appropriate solutions (e.g., mechanical equipment, upkeep of buildings, property, climate control of individual zones).
  • Reviews plans and provides operational and technical expertise (within scope of trade) to other staff, engineering consultants, and architects regarding proposed plans and specifications, including structural, mechanical, and electrical components. Provides comments and proposes alternatives based on experience, trade practices, and code requirements.
  • Participates to evaluate products, equipment, and methods used in facility property management.
  • Monitors site supplies and places orders to maintain set levels for operations.
  • Participates in special projects (e.g., HVAC, BAS upgrades, site services and systems, renovations) as directed. Prepares scope of work, calls for quotes/tenders, establishes timelines, and identifies work restrictions. Assists to evaluate quotes/bids and recommends contractor selection.
  • Completes hazardous material manifests and reports.
  • Reports vandalism to supervisor, secures facility, and makes repairs as required/directed.
  • Maintains and completes documentation/records for projects, service work, maintenance, buildings, and equipment. Reports conditions for investigation/correction and creates incident reports for insurance when required. Ensures completion of maintenance and work orders, and reviews contracted work as it relates to scope of work, technical accuracy, and performance.
  • Inventories and identifies system components and equipment. Assists supervisor to prepare property management manuals, and updates as appropriate.
  • Has contact with building inspectors, TSSA inspectors, and contractors regarding equipment repairs/replacement work. Contacts vendors and suppliers for technical support and information.
  • Secures and maintains tools, equipment, and computers/devices in safe working condition. Reports need to repair or replace Regionowned tools/equipment to supervisor. Has a pcard and purchases materials.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Must have a Gas Technician 1 or 2 Certificate or maintain status as a Journeyperson in a compulsory trade in an environmental building system discipline (e.g., Construction & Maintenance Electrician, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic (313A certificate), or Plumber (306A)). Incumbents hired with a Gas Technician 2 Certificate must attain a Gas Technician 1 certificate within 5 years of hire.
  • Must have a related community college certificate (e.g., Class I Building Environmental Systems Operator) or equivalent (e.g., education

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