Electrician/Fire Alarm Technician

5 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto Metropolitan University Full time

About the Role

Toronto Metropolitan University is seeking a highly skilled Electrician/Fire Alarm Technician to join our Facilities Management and Development department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining the fire alarm and electrical systems of our campus in a safe, efficient, organized, and serviceable operating condition.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative, demand, and corrective maintenance of fire alarm and electrical systems.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, log data, and service fire-alarm and electrical systems.
  • Comply with and meet all applicable standards, codes, and regulations of the NFPA, Ontario Fire Code, CSA/Ontario Hydro Electrical Systems.
  • Read and interpret specifications and drawings for building electrical services and fire alarm systems and electrical/fire alarm code specifications to determine wiring layout for new and/or existing installations.
  • Operate and/or transport, regulate, and adjust machinery, tools, and appropriate measures, and see to their upkeep and to the upkeep of his/her work area(s).
  • Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical cables and conduit.
  • Position and install distribution boards, panels, transformers, switches, lights, and junction boxes.
  • Pull wire through conduit and duct banks.
  • Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components to form a complete circuit.
  • Undertake a comprehensive preventative maintenance program and ensure that proper maintenance cycles are maintained and reported to the supervisor.
  • Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard test equipment such as ohmmeters, ampmeters, meggers, ground detectors, etc.
  • Complete bills of materials, estimate, and other related documentation as required.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service.
  • Cooperate with other trades to ensure that assignments are completed in the most efficient manner.
  • When need arises, inform the Lead Hand/Supervisor of all abnormalities or defects.
  • Keep up-to-date with changing technology and techniques that are pursuant to the trade.
  • Wear the Toronto Metropolitan University uniform during working hours.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by Lead Hand/Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, preferably in a technical program.
  • Successful completion of a current Ontario Fire Alarm Technicians Certificate and a current Journeyman Electrician license, both in construction and maintenance.
  • A minimum of 3 years' work experience as a capable Fire Alarm Technician and licensed Journeyman Electrician (construction and maintenance), performing fire alarm system maintenance, preferably with extensive experience in Edwards and Simplex fire alarm panels and related equipment.
  • Electrical maintenance and repair experience in a complex industrial, commercial, or institutional facility with low voltage and 13.8 kV substations with their switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, panels, buss, and wire distribution systems extending from 24V to 600V AC single and three-phase services for a wide range of equipment including fan motors, variable frequency drives, furnaces, electronic equipment, synchronized clock systems, fire alarm and enunciator systems, security surveillance systems, and a variety of electronic/electric or electro-pneumatic control systems of the heating and ventilation systems.
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specification, software/systems, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
  • Working knowledge of the National and Ontario Fire Codes, and the NFPA, CSA, and Ontario Hydro Electrical Systems recommended practices.
  • Working knowledge of all computerized HVAC panels.
  • Working knowledge of computerized lighting systems.
  • Working knowledge of WHMIS and OH&S Act.

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