Electrical Technician

2 months ago


Guelph, Canada Upper Grand District School Board Full time

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY: ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN**

**ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)**

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

**Location**: Assignments to all schools/locations maintained by the UGDSB.

**Hourly Rate**: Base Hourly rate: $33.60 per hour (probationary rate), $35.74 per hour (permanent rate); wage rate effective September 1, 2024

*Labour market adjustment of 10.5% to be applied to base hourly rate; **hourly probationary rate inclusive of market adjustment is $37.13 per hour, hourly permanent rate inclusive of market adjustment is $39.50 per hour**; wage rate effective September 1, 2024

*adjustment may fluctuate based on local market

**Hours**:40 hours per week (8 hours/day)

**Board Information**: 1.0 FTE; permanent, full-time; Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

**Responsibilities**:

- Install, maintain, and repair wiring, conduit, fixtures, isolating switches, circuit breakers, service entrances, motor starters, wiring devices and lighting systems
- Install and/or modify electrical service panels
- Operate and diagnose discrepancies with computer-based control systems
- Perform conduit bending for above and below ground installations
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on Electrical Control Systems
- Maintain current knowledge of motor controls, devices, relays and the Electrical Code
- Report required repairs and safety hazards at all Board facilities to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager
- Responsible for maintaining Board tools in good repair
- Install, maintain, and repair emergency lighting, motors and controls, public address systems and automatic clock systems
- Repair and maintain building electrics operating equipment (e.g. pump fans, hand tools, vacuums, and polishers, including any gas or arc welding required)
- Service and repair electric heating systems
- Perform Type 1 and/or II asbestos removal if qualified
- Prepare estimates for project work
- Maintain proper inventory and tools
- Comply with all requirements of the OHSA, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, WHMIS and Board policies
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Certificate of Qualification as a Construction Maintenance Electrician - 309A License
- 2-5+ years of relevant work experience
- Current Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract
- Ability to maintain a work schedule with minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to perform all requirements of the position
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations as well as the WHMIS program
- Ability to prioritize tasks and continually assess risks

**Preferred Skills**:

- Familiarity with a computerized work order system
- Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)
- Fire alarm certification would be an asset

**APPLICATION DETAILS**

**INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING**

Employment Equity
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting, creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

Accommodation & Accessibility

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $33.60-$39.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- 309A License - Construction Maintenance Electrician (required)

Work Location: On the


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