Requisition ID: 7315
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Facility Operations Service
Branch: Facility Operations - Special Branch
Employment Type: 3 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $80,352.48 - $94,016.00 annually (2023 rates of pay)
Location: 2799 Swansea Crescent , 1159 Moodie Drive , 2799 Swansea Cres.
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 30/03/2023

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Facility Operations is to operate and maintain all City facilities and City-managed buildings, which represents approximately 900 buildings and includes police, fire, libraries, child care, paramedic posts, recreation, culture, public works, City Hall and other administrative buildings, long-term care facilities, and facility outdoor property. The Facility Operations units deliver facility management and maintenance services within assigned geographic and/or specialty areas. You are responsible for maintaining, trouble shooting, repairing, monitoring, controlling, designing and inspecting all mechanical and ancillary systems associated with City facilities. You are also responsible for the design, construction and installations of new and updated HVAC and Building Automation systems in the facilities including installation and maintenance of Refrigeration, Natural Gas and Propane fired equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 Journeyman\xe2\x80\x99s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning License and Certification achieved through 9000 apprenticeship hours Journeyman\xe2\x80\x99s License in Gas #1 achieved through 6000 apprenticeship hours Minimum of five (5) years of related experience within outlined trade following the attainment of the Journeyman\xe2\x80\x99s Certificates

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic 313A
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.
Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver\xe2\x80\x99s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
Current Arc Flash Hazard training (CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard)
TSSA Welder/Brazer certificate to City Procedures within the timeframe determined by the employer
Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification in other related Trade(s) is an asset
Current Ontario Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certificate card
TSSA Regulated Fuels Safety certificate (natural gas, propane and/or alternate fuel)
TSSA Gas Fitter (G1) certificate

KNOWLEDGE

• Service, maintenance and operations of gas combustion systems
• Service, maintenance and operation of plumbing, electronic and pneumatic controls
• BAS training including BACNet
• Relevant guidelines, policies, regulations and legislation
• Preventative maintenance procedures
• Purchasing Bylaws and tendering and contract processes
• Safe handling of chemicals, lubricants and other service related material
• Working knowledge of all applicable trade tools, i.e. manometers, vacuum pumps, etc.
• Direct Digital Control systems
• Personal computer business application systems use
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, schematics, equipment manuals and technical specifications
• Ontario Electrical Code
• CSA Z-462 Workplace Electrical Safety
• Arc-Flash Calorie Rated PPE
• Indoor air quality requirements as per ASHRAE
• B-51 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• B-52 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Code
• B-149 Natural Gas and Propane Code
• Natural Gas Fired Generators
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability in service, maintenance and operations of fuel-fired systems
• Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting expertise
• Safety conscious, working on fuel fired equipment
• Be able to assist in the review of contracts for compliance with legislative and corporate requirements
• Be able to assist in the review of drawings and specifications for new construction projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, other employees and public
• Read building drawings (mechanical, electrical and architectural)
• Interpret job and/or manufacturer specifications
• Prepare work orders and parts orders
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Personal computer business application systems use
• Troubleshoot, service and maintain 600V equipment; Work on voltages from 24VAC-750VAC
• Reclaim and record refrigerants as per MOE regulations and ODP requirements
• Braze, weld, cut and solder using torches and basic arc welding procedures within TSSA guidelines
• Silos welding/brazing
• Ability to program, troubleshoot and maintain various BASs
• Be able to proper setup of emissions on all fuel fired equipment (MOE)
• Be able to work with MMS to create and update PM routines
• Supervise contractors and participants in projects
• Display initiative and innovation in problem solving
• Effective interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Dependable and demonstrates initiative
• Polite and punctual
• Ability to work in extreme industrial conditions as workers are exposed to hot & cold workplace temperatures, noise, odours, potentially toxic and explosive atmospheres
• Ability to work at heights
• Must be prepared to occasionally work irregular hours as required
• Conduct repairs from elevated platforms and/or confined spaces
• Work in areas with corrosive chemicals

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa\xe2\x80\x99s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.