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Continuing, full-time, Mechanical Lead Hand - (S9106-MECH.1)
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Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Facilities Management
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
29 October 2025
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$6,558.00 - $6,709.00
Additional Posting Information:
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Employee Group:
CUPE 917 - Regular
# of Hires Needed
1
Position Number
992882
Category
Building and Grounds Maintenance, General Management, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Other
About this Opportunity
A willingness and ability to work any recognized shift, including weekends, is expected. From time to time, hours of work may be adjusted to suit operational needs.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, AND continued employment is dependent upon ongoing eligibility to legally work in Canada.
Job Summary
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. Facilities Management 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 campus buildings.
Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor/Chief Power Engineer, the Lead Hand Mechanical Trades Worker performs trades duties at the journeyperson level in a variety of mechanical and piping trades; and journeyperson level work specifically to the trades qualifications of the incumbent. Under the direction of the Supervisor the Lead Hand coordinates and distributes the work of mechanical shop staff as assigned to general maintenance or new installation work. Provides coaching and advice to assigned maintenance trades workers. Completes time keeping and recording keeping work associated with the crew assignment. Maintains safe working conditions. Troubleshoots operating problems and mechanical failures related to building mechanical systems. Prepares for project work in the assigned areas of responsibility. Assists the supervisor with estimating. Relieves for supervisor (shop-head) in their absence.
Job Requirements
Skills:

• Strong customer service focus.
• Proficient in using computers.
• Able to plan and organize work.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff and outside agencies and business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and coach others

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• Grade 12 (or equivalency)
• BC or interprovincial trades qualification in one of the mechanical, piping and/or HVAC trades and/or power engineer 3rd class.
• To relive as acting chief power engineer, the incumbent must have a minimum of a 4th class certificate of competency, in addition to journeyperson level qualifications in a mechanical trade.
• Training or education in the areas of leadership, management and supervision.
• Safety training and knowledge of applicable codes and standards, and Work Safe BC regulations.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's license.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years' experience in the trade as a journeyperson in the specified trades-area.
• 1 year shop/plant lead-hand type experience in an institutional or industrial setting.
• User level competence with building automation systems.
• Planning, organizing and monitoring day-to-day work activities and standards in a shop and/or plant environment.
• Familiarity with use of a computerized maintenance management system.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work any recognized shift including weekends.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the L?k?????n (Songhees and X?seps?m/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the L?k?????n and WSANE? Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of .
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