Overview
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Facility Operations Service
Branch: Facility Operations – Special Branch
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $78,931.84 – $92,354.08 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 2799 Swansea Crescent , 1159 Moodie Dr.
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 08/08/2022
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of Facility Operations is to operate and maintain all City facilities and City-managed buildings, which represents approximately 900 buildings and includes police, fire, libraries, child care, paramedic posts, recreation, culture, public works, City Hall and other administrative buildings, long-term care facilities, and facility outdoor property. The Facility Operations units deliver facility management and maintenance services within assigned geographic and/or specialty areas.
You are responsible for maintaining, trouble shooting, repairing, monitoring, controlling, designing and inspecting all mechanical and ancillary systems associated with City facilities. You are also responsible for the design, construction and installations of new and updated HVAC and Building Automation systems in the facilities including installation and maintenance of Refrigeration, Natural Gas and Propane fired equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic apprenticeship program of 9000 hours
Completion of Gas Technician Level 1 training program
Minimum of 5 years of related experience within outlined trade following the attainment of the Journeyperson’s Certificates
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic 313A
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.
Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
Current Arc Flash Hazard training (CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard)
TSSA Welder/Brazer certificate to City Procedures within the timeframe determined by the employer
Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification in other related Trade(s) is an asset
Current Ontario Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certificate card
TSSA Regulated Fuels Safety certificate (natural gas, propane and/or alternate fuel)
KNOWLEDGE
Service, maintenance and operations of gas combustion systems
Service, maintenance and operation of plumbing, electronic and pneumatic controls
BAS training including BACNet
Relevant guidelines, policies, regulations and legislation
Preventative maintenance procedures
Purchasing Bylaws and tendering and contract processes
Safe handling of chemicals, lubricants and other service related material
Working knowledge of all applicable trade tools, i.e. manometers, vacuum pumps, etc.
Direct Digital Control systems
Personal computer business application systems use
Read and interpret blueprints, plans, schematics, equipment manuals and technical specifications
Ontario Electrical Code
CSA Z-462 Workplace Electrical Safety
Arc-Flash Calorie Rated PPE
Indoor air quality requirements as per ASHRAE
B-51 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
B-52 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Code
B-149 Natural Gas and Propane Code
Natural Gas Fired Generators
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability in service, maintenance and operations of fuel-fired systems
Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting expertise
Safety conscious, working on fuel fired equipment
Be able to assist in the review of contracts for compliance with legislative and corporate requirements
Be able to assist in the review of drawings and specifications for new construction projects.
Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, other employees and public
Read building drawings (mechanical, electrical and architectural)
Interpret job and/or manufacturer specifications
Prepare work orders and parts orders
Work independently with minimal supervision
Personal computer business application systems use
Troubleshoot, service and maintain 600V equipment; Work on voltages from 24VAC-750VAC
Reclaim and record refrigerants as per MOE regulations and ODP requirements
Braze, weld, cut and solder using torches and basic arc welding procedures within TSSA guidelines
Silos welding/brazing
Ability to program, troubleshoot and maintain various BASs
Be able to proper setup of emissions on all fuel fired equipment (MOE)
Be able to work with MMS to create and update PM routines
Supervise contractors and participants in projects
Display initiative and innovation in problem solving
Effective interpersonal and Communication Skills
Ability to work well with minimal supervision
Dependable and demonstrates initiative
Polite and punctual
Ability to work in extreme industrial conditions as workers are exposed to hot & cold workplace temperatures, noise, odours, potentially toxic and explosive atmospheres
Ability to work at heights
Must be prepared to occasionally work irregular hours as required
Conduct repairs from elevated platforms and/or confined spaces
Work in areas with corrosive chemicals
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated; A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.