Mechanical Repairperson

Overview:
The Mechanical Repairperson is assigned to the general repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment such HVAC units, pumps, and piping systems.

Responsibilities will align with the Plant Operations goal of contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.

**Responsibilities**:
Maintenance & Repairs
- Performs, with minimum supervision, inspections, maintenance and repairs of equipment used to support centrally distributed or locally installed services in support of teaching and research.
- Completes a wide variety of work including but not limited to the following tasks: a) inspection and replacement of HVAC filters; b) inspection and replacement of mechanical equipment filters; c) assists trades with work on equipment; d) Performs inspections and reports on mechanical equipment; e) thermal insulation work; f) minor plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Documents all maintenance activities as directed by the Supervisor.
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues using appropriate testing devices.

Operations
- Works individually and/or in coordination with others.
- Coordinates work assignments when required.
- Requisitions of materials and elements of design for special projects.
- Reads and interprets drawings and technical documentation.
- Provides job instruction and work direction to lower classifications as needed.

Health & Safety
- In consideration of the University’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all faculty, support staff, students, and visitors, responsible for ensuring University facilities and departmental activities are compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards related to facilities operations as well as occupational health and environmental safety.
- Maintains current health, safety and regulatory certifications in the areas required to perform the function of the position.

Other
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities, including performing work of other classifications within scope of trade practice, level of incumbent’s capability/ competency/ skills, and/or regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates the work of other employees assigned to assist with tasks.
- Assists with addressing stewardship responsibilities and promoting long-term sustainability of facilities and infrastructure, maximizing opportunities for efficient delivery of services.

Qualifications:

- Must have a minimum of a Grade 10 education
- Two (2) years recent, proven practical employment in mechanical maintenance.
- Must be familiar with routine maintenance procedures such as the changing of filters, lubrication, inspections of mechanical components, and changing of components.
- Work experience within a major institutional sector(s) such as education, post-secondary education, or health care sector is preferred.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings and other technical literature.
- Must be able to keep accurate records of inspections and meter readings.
- Must possess advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Must have the ability to make accurate material takeoffs and estimates and write summary reports of condition assessment surveys.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must be customer and team oriented, as well as self-motivated and able to work successfully with mínimal supervision.

Vaccination Requirement Statement:
Failure to comply with the Vaccination Requirement if it is reinstated, including failure to comply with any future amendments to the Vaccination Requirement, or failure to comply with new health and safety policies/requirements implemented by the University, including those related to new mandatory employee vaccination, shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

Equity Statement:
The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

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