Building Equipment Mechanic

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Location: 

Kamloops, BC, CA, V2C 0B5

Jobs by Category:  Technology Solutions

Status:  Full Time

Schedule:  Regular

Join our team

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our TELUS National Building Operations team to perform building maintenance services. These services are in a critical TELUS facility and related to building systems of all kinds and require strict adherence to Provincial and Federal standards and regulations. You will also participate in shift work rotation, on call rotation and need to be available for both scheduled and emergency after hours support.

Here's the impact you'll make and what we'll accomplish together:

Technical

• You will maintain and repair critical Data Center and administrative building systems
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing trades on coordinating and supporting maintenance tasks
• Requires acquiring an understanding of all building systems, regardless of trade, for emergency response while on call

Communications

• Respond to TELUS Network Operations Center callouts to diagnose and repair alarm situations
• Contact suppliers to order parts/supplies or local tradesmen to hire their services
• Discuss/explain details of troubles and find appropriate resolutions

Administration

• Utilize a CMMS/work order to manage work and build repair and maintenance history
• Utilize the Google product suite for email, document creation, cloud storage, etc.
• Review, generate and organize maintenance reports
• Work closely with a small team to schedule and coordinate work
• Assist with preparing and submitting methods of procedure (MOPs) for work that poses a risk to critical systems
• Track equipment deficiencies until they are resolved
• Complete the ODS (zone depleting substance) course and assist with semi-annual refrigerant leak checks
• Prepare expense reports
• Clearly communicate risks and issues to management 

Here's how:

• Critical data centre and administration systems repairs, maintenance, and improvements are completed with the least possible impact to customer reliability
• All alarm situations are responded to and all work is completed in a timely manner
• All reports (time, expense, maintenance etc) are prepared accurately

What's in it for YOU?

Your rewards of starting your career with TELUS include an hourly wage of $39.11 + additional in market top up, annual bonuses and benefits based on full certification. We will offer you best-in-class training to start, employee share purchase plans, TELUS service discounts and more. You will have the chance to build a long term career with a leading-edge team that strongly believes in giving back to the communities in which we work, live and serve.

*hourly wage adjusted if full certification not yet completed

Finally, a career you'll love.

You're the missing piece of the puzzle:

• Red Seal ticket applicable to building maintenance (Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Plumber, Millwright, Instrumentation and Controls Technician, etc.)
• Ability to learn technical details from other trades
• Experience with commercial or industrial HVAC equipment
• Experience working on chilled water systems
• Experience with using Building Automation Systems (BMS/DDC)
• Knowledge of life safety systems (Fire alarm and Fire Sprinkler)
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays, based on business needs
• You will need to participate in rotating on call periods
• You live in Kamloops or close enough to the city to respond to callouts in a timely manner
• Able to use hand held power tools, test equipment and operate a personal computer
• You are able to work on ladders and lifts
• Normal colour vision to work with colour-coded wiring
• Able to handle a physically demanding workload
• Able and willing to work in various weather conditions
• Positive oral and written communication skills in English
• Ambitious, work well with minimal or no direct supervision
• Able to identify problems and situations, take appropriate action, implement solutions or engage leadership as required
• You will be working effectively in a close-knit team environment with strong collaboration amongst other departments
• Able to maintain a high level of performance under the pressure of time constraints and a dynamic changing environment
• Able to meet applicable testing requirements and have a dedication to continuous learning

Great to have's:

• Valid RE Electrical certificates required by location would be useful

*Please note successful candidate will be required to acquire the Refrigeration Plant Operator certification from Technical Safety BC*

Salary Range: 

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more …

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

We’re into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.

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TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.