Mechanical Lead Hand

SALARY:

- $36.51 per hour (J13 July 2024 rate)
- CLASSIFICATION:

- J13
- HOURS OF WORK:

- 80 hours bi-weekly - Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Shifts may change based on organizational needs.
- STATUS:

- Regular Full Time
- CLOSING DATE:

- December 12th, 2024, at 12:00PM

**About West Shore Parks & Recreation**:
West Shore Parks & Recreation is a community-driven organization located in Victoria, BC, committed to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Our facilities are designed to promote health, wellness, and enjoyment for individuals and families of all ages.

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees and community members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences at our beautiful aquatic facilities

**Position Overview**:
Under the general supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanical Lead Hand plays a key role in ensuring WSPR and all its programs run smoothly. This position involves hands-on work with refrigeration, boilers, air conditioning, and chilled water systems, as well as coordinating maintenance with contractors.

**Job Duties & Accountabilities**:

- Oversees preventative maintenance to minimize disruptions in services to public.
- Develops and maintains operating instructions and procedures for equipment under their purview.
- Establishes and maintains periodic operational testing schedule for critical systems and equipment with recommendations to supervisors to improve efficiencies and deficiencies.
- Coordinates contractors, schedules work, escorts and observes while on site, to ensure projects are completed on time while adhering to a budget.
- Provides ongoing leadership and work guidance to Facility Maintenance Workers.
- Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties; diagnose, inspect, trouble shoot, and overhaul electrical control circuits, temperature and pressure controls, and all related refrigeration and pool components using manuals, blueprints, ticketed contractors and equipment knowledge.
- Install, operate, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems; air-conditioning, chilled water systems, and refrigeration units using skilled ticketed contractors where necessary. Monitor refrigerant levels, repair compressor units, and contribute to research on refrigeration equipment.
- Maintain and adjust heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for optimal performance.
- Operate a variety of equipment used in ice making, resurfacing and related operations.
- Maintain service records for machinery and equipment and work with the COE to meet TSBC requirements.
- Trains employees in arena/equipment maintenance, pool operation and maintenance, security and safety.
- Adhere to safe work practices in line with all regulatory bodies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of high school.
- A valid B.C. Drivers’ License (Class 5).
- Pool Operators I and II Certificates.
- 4th Class engineering ticket or Refrigeration Operators Certificate recognized by the BC Safety Authority.
- Three years’ experience working in trades from skilled to semi-skilled maintenance and repairs on equipment such as but not limited to general building maintenance, air handling, boilers and large refrigeration units.
- Experience training and providing work direction to staff.
- Experience in janitorial and building maintenance work, including WHMIS.
- Experience with software programs of simple digital control programming.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships while promoting a team approach and positive environment.
- Excellent internal and external custom service.

NOTE: Due to WCB Regulations, steel-toed shoes are a requirement for this position.

**Applications**:
Resumes and cover letters quoting competition **24-118** to be received prior to **December 12th, at 12:00PM