Building Engineer B (3rd Class)

University of Toronto•Mississauga, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager Utilities & Elevator Services, the incumbent is responsible for the safe and economical operation and maintenance of all Utilities equipment and associated services for all buildings on the UTM campus. The incumbent is also responsible to the Chief Operating Engineer for operation of the Central Utilities Plant.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Third (3rd) Class Operating Engineer Certification valid in the Province of Ontario.
Minimum of one (1) year experience as an operating engineer.
Good working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, including refrigeration, heating (e.g. boilers) and air handling systems.
Ability to comprehend and apply environmental control principles.
Basic electrical knowledge and trouble-shooting skills.
Basic proficiency in standard office computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows OS).
Familiarity with computerized Building Automation Systems or other computerized control systems.
Good diagnostic and record keeping skills.
Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and written).
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Nice To Haves

Building Environmental Systems Certificate

Responsibilities

Perform regular rounds of mechanical equipment and Utilities services, including checking equipment temperatures and pressures, conducting water chemical treatment tests, changing filters, and regenerating softeners and de-alkalized water equipment.
Perform running maintenance and minor repairs, including packing of glands, changing of belts, and strip down and minor repair to equipment such as valves, steam traps, pressure reducing stations, and control valves. Provide emergency repairs to laboratory, classrooms, and environmental rooms.
Provide accurate details of routine monthly surveys and meter readings of equipment and facilities.
Carry out assigned inspection and preventative maintenance of all equipment, as per preventative maintenance work orders (e.g., Service Now).
Keep close check on the proper operation of all equipment in buildings under the Building Management System.
Answer and respond promptly to all trouble calls or alarms during off hours and weekend shifts.
Respond to calls from Campus Safety to correct emergency situations and problems on off shifts, weekends, and after hours.
Obtain assistance from outside contractors and other engineers as the situation dictates during off hours and weekends; assist outside contractors when work is performed during shift.
Coordinate shut down work required for repairing or restoring service with outside contractors.
Maintain daily log sheets on operating equipment, recording important breakdowns, malfunctions, and events that occur during the shift.
Operate and test fire alarm system, sprinkler system, fire pumps, and emergency lighting.
Maintain adequate inventory of chemicals and spare parts.
Advise the Assistant Manager or Lead Hands about problems which are considered to be outside of his/her scope of operation.