Job Requisition ID:
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Group:
Union
Job Category:
Plant Operations - Mechanical
Employment Type:
Permanent
Department:
Facilities - Stationary Engineers
Hiring Range:
$43.53
Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The internal posting deadline for this position is October 1, 2026 at 11:59PM
2 positions available
Job Description:
Job Description
Primary Purpose
The Mechanic I 6 Millwright is assigned to the general maintenance of mechanical equipment such as HVAC units, pumps and piping systems, providing trade, job instruction and work direction to others as required.
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.
Key Accountabilities
Maintenance & Repairs
- Performs, with minimum supervision, inspections, maintenance and repairs of equipment used in campus heating and cooling applications.
- 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) replacement and alignment of pulleys, belts, shafts and couplings; b) balancing rotating equipment; c) sheet metal work on heating and cooling systems, welding, brazing, fabrication of parts by cutting, drilling, boring, lathe turning, milling; d) thermal insulation work; e) plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Documents all maintenance activities as directed by the Supervisor.
- Coordinate 27s preventive and demand maintenance and discretionary work assignments with supervisor as requested.
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues using appropriate testing devices.
Operations
- Working individually and/or in coordination with others.
- Coordinating work assignments when required.
- Requisitioning of materials and elements of design for special projects.
- Reading and interpreting drawings and technical documentation.
Health & Safety
- In consideration of the University 27s 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 27s capability/ competency/ skills, and/or regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates the work of other employees assigned to assist with tasks.
- May perform work of a lower classification/ pay band.
- Assists with addressing stewardship responsibilities and promoting long-term sustainability of facilities and infrastructure, maximizing opportunities for efficient delivery of services.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Must have a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, a Certificate of Apprenticeship and Provincial Certificate of Qualification, Industrial Millwright
Experience
- Five (5) years recent practical Millwrighting experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of industrial and commercial building HVAC, plumbing, piping and process equipment systems.
- Work experience within a major institutional sector(s) such as education, post-secondary education, or health care sector is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- In depth knowledge in the use of trade tools and equipment (i.e., lathes, milling machines, etc.) is required.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings and other technical literature.
- 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 minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills, ability to use email and MS Office.
