Engineer C

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Facilities Management department, Engineering Operations is responsible for the monitoring, operation, and maintenance of building utility services. This group of Engineers are responsible for monitoring, control, maintenance, and repair of the utilities distribution networks throughout the University of Toronto Scarborough to ensure a safe, secure, and equitable environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm, and passion, committed to inclusive excellence that attracts learners, scholars, and employees from around the globe. The campus is situated on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Gamiing, and the University cherishes its continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential, where diversity fuels innovation.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Forth (4th) Class Operating Engineer Certification valid in the Province of Ontario.
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.
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Nice To Haves

Building Environmental Systems Certificate

Responsibilities

Monitoring, operation, and maintenance of building utility services.
Monitoring, control, maintenance, and repair of utilities distribution networks.
Monitoring, operation and maintenance of the Central Plant, district heating system, 4th Class Guarded Plant, heat recovery installation and other campus equipment governed by TSSA regulations.
Safe and economical operation and maintenance of all mechanical and associated equipment and services in their area of responsibility.
Visiting campus buildings during emergency calls.
Regular rounds to check mechanical equipment and perform needed mechanical service.
Ensures continuous efficiency of all mechanical equipment services and faculty equipment.
Provides running maintenance by checking lube levels of compressors and adjustments to all equipment and controls serving areas such as computer rooms, laboratories, classrooms, offices special faculty cold/warm rooms, etc.
Answers and reacts promptly to all trouble calls or alarms from buildings, as well as from adjacent nearby buildings during off hour and weekend shifts.
Reviews computer printouts and alarms and takes appropriate action.
Co-ordinates and/or assists outside contractors and University of Toronto Trades Services when work is performed during shift.
Housekeeping, painting, sweeping floors, cleaning piping, boilers and equipment.
Responds to off duty calls to correct emergency situations and problems.
Maintains daily log sheets on operating equipment and records all important events that occur during shift and communications with relief shift engineer on event issues.