Facility Maintenance Lead Technician I - Electrician (Tds)

Section: Facilities Management
Division: Asset and Fleet Services
Department: Corporate Services
Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Permanent Position
Number of Vacancies: 1
Affiliation: Outside Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes (on call rotation required)
Rate of Pay: $35.93 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Building Superintendent.

1. Responsible for overseeing activities of maintenance staff.
2. Perform routine maintenance, scheduled preventative maintenance, repair projects throughout the buildings and grounds as assigned and maintain maintenance records of such.
3. Consult with Supervisor to determine priorities.
4. Perform assessment of work required to determine installation requirements, materials and compliance to Electrical Safety Code and obtain permit or log as required.
5. Diagnose problems and ensure immediate repairs are carried out as per established procedures.
6. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility HVAC, life safety, electrical, plumbing, controls, building automation and related systems.
7. Co-ordinate repairs and maintenance with contractors and vendors, as required.
8. Perform installations of new equipment and electrical components as assigned by the Building Superintendent.
9. Assist other trades and other building personnel.
10. Perform new installations as it relates to security access control systems, fire systems including building automation systems.
11. Maintain records, perform inspections, run equipment, perform routine maintenance and oversee third party testing and repair of facility HVAC and life safety systems including but not limited to fire suppression systems, alarm monitoring panels, extinguishers, emergency lighting, air quality monitoring records and back-up generators.
12. Perform duties as outlined for maintenance staff in operational manuals and under CGS’s Bomb Threat, Evacuation, Designated Substances and Fire Plans.
13. Assist with set up of special events and meeting rooms as required.
14. Complete water samples and analyse for hot water system, cooling tower and water storage tanks.
15. Complete daily reading and reports as directed.
16. Participate in a rotation standby schedule.
17. Operate hand tools.
18. Maintain work areas in an orderly and safe working condition.
19. Maintain tools and equipment in good and safe working order.
20. Provide pleasant and courteous services to tenants and the public.
21. Provide services in a safe manner at the minimum of inconvenience to tenants and the public.
22. 2Ensure security of the facilities.
23. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
24. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid and current Ontario Certification as an Electrician.
• Knowledge of construction trades, such as Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Mechanic and Gas Technician considered an asset.
• A minimum of four (4) years of proven directly related experience in commercial building maintenance that provided general maintenance and working knowledge of: HVAC, natural gas, plumbing, carpentry and electrical trades.
• Demonstrate ability related to microcomputer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g. file maintenance, spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval).
• Possess the mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to complete maintenance reports.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Reference Check.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record.