Job Summary

Company University of Victoria - Facilities Management Type Non-Apprenticeship Position Type Full Time Positions 5 Location Victoria, BC Salary $6,282 / month Date Posted Jan 31, 2025 Job Start Date Feb 17, 2025 Close Date Feb 28, 2025 Apply Now

Qualifications

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship or training program acceptable to employer.
• Millwright (Industrial Mechanic); Pipe/steam Fitter; Power Engineering 3rd Class; Pipefitter/Welder (Pressure) or Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic TQ or related mechanical trade or occupation within HVAC industry.
• Extensive institutional HVAC experince or equivalent.
• Ammonia plant experience desirable.

For All Crafts:

• BC or IP Red Seal Trade or Certificate of Qualification.
• Valid British Columbia driver's license.
• Good physical health, sufficient strength, stamina and coordination to perform a variety of routine heavy manual and machine operation tasks continuously.

Experience:

• 5 years at the journeyperson/technician level in applicable trade preferably in an institutional environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to work any recognized shift including weekends.
• May be required to assist with departmental response to emergent and safety related concerns.

Skills:

• Ability to use initiative and varied trade skills in diagnosing and effecting repairs.
• Ability to carry out an effective work schedule, under general supervision and utilize materials and equipment for maximum benefit.
• Ability to plan and organize work efficiently.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to operate and maintain control systems.
• Literate in the use of personal computers and the MS office suite.
• Ability to use resources and supplies in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to use hand and fixed power tools effectively (both fixed and portable) i.e. tools associated with mechanical trades including multi meters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Competency in soldering, brazing, tack and cutting (with torch or electric).

As a staff member, this role should demonstrate UVic's Core Competencies which include Personal Effectiveness, Commitment to Quality, Navigating Change, Communication, Building Equitable Relationships, Teamwork, Service Focus, and University Community. These competencies represent the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to advance the initiatives of the unit/department and the university.

Description/Duties

Calling all Mechanical Trades!

The University of Victoria's Facilities Management department is looking for Mechanical Trades workers to join our team of passionate and driven individuals.

Facilities Management is more than just a pay cheque, we're a family who value talented individuals like you!  We have fun with purpose and offer a multitude of benefits to our staff, including:

• Extended medical coverage (i.e. prescriptions, eyeglasses, chiropractic, massage, naturopathic, orthotics etc.), dental coverage (after probation), LTD, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, and Pension
• All staff are eligible for the following paid leaves:
  • Vacation
  • Sick leave, which is cumulative year to year. 
  • Jury leave
  • Compassionate & Bereavement Leave
  • Cultural Leave
  • Overtime is banked, or paid at double
  • After 15-years of service you are eligible for an additional 22-days of Long Service vacation (this is on top of your vacation entitlement)
  • Emergency Leave
  • A free two hours away from work to attend medical appointments (unlimited)
  • Dependent Sick Leave
• The employee supplies all tools originally, then as long as they’re stored on campus UVic will replace them if they break or are old.
• Every two years workers are eligible to submit a receipt for steel toed boots. We reimburse up to $250 for these
• Reimbursement of approved professional development expenses
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted bus or parking pass
• Discounted membership at the athletics facility
• Discounted courses at Continuing Studies
• Access to free on-campus courses

In addition, our operations operate on Monday through Friday, between 8am and 4pm, making work-life balance more than achievable!

In short, if you’re looking for work-life balance and to join an amazing team, look no further. 

As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management clients include faculty, staff and students. As part of Facilities Management the Mechanical Shop reflects high service delivery standards and requirements. The team works together to ensure effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation, maintenance and repair of building systems on campus. 

Under general supervision, the Plant Mechanic will provide journeyperson or technician level skills in any one of the following trades: machinist; pipe/steam fitter; millwright (industrial mechanic); power engineer (min 3rd class); pipefitter/welder(pressure); or refrigeration/air conditioning or other similar trade or technical qualification suitable to UVic Facilities Management as defined by the Industrial Training Authority of BC (ITA), BC Safety Authority and/or recognized licensing or training institutions.The Plant Mechanic will fabricate, install, alter, repair and/or service any plant mechanical system or equipment designed for the purposes of heating and/or cooling (transfer of heat energy) or other mechanical or hydraulic energy. Includes work such as piping, gas-fitting, controls and electrical work related to this classification of equipment and where licensed and qualified by the relevant jurisdiction(s) as having authority to do this work.

Regulated work shall be performed only by incumbents holding required qualifications. The incumbent also performs related duties of similar scope and complexity in collaboration or independently within a multidisciplinary shop and full service facilities department which provides such services as plant and facilities engineering maintenance services. The incumbent will also assist in emergent situations, as reasonably declared by employer, within the physical and skill capacity of the individual.

Shall conform to all best practices in relation to UVic, regulated and industry standards of work and behaviors, including compliance to Worksafe BC regulations.